After my parents divorce, my step-father, Bill, and I put together an old 1961 Falcon station wagon, my first car. I was sure there was some acrimony between the two men in my life, being that my mother and he had been seeing each other well before the divorce took place, but that Christmas, my father bought me new tires from K-Mart for the Falcon. He knew my step-father and I had put it together and rebuilt the motor, but at the same time, only wanted for me to be safe driving it. When my wife and I got married in 1980, it was the first time both he and my step-father actually talked and got to know one another. That day was a blessing. I think they both came to terms with reality, and had moved on with their lives. Spent more than a few times socializing with their new spouses. Both are gone now...but they will always be in my heart and be called "Dad".
Best Christmas gift from your Father...
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Lee in Quartzsite
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A bolt action, single shot Remington .22 rifle when I was in the Boy Scouts. Went on to get my Marksman Merit Badge. Served me well in later life when I graduated to a M-60 in VN.
Big Cholla
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My Dad liked to give me guns on my birthday. On my actual 'birth' day he bought a Win. M 12, 20 ga. and said to my Mom that it was 'mine' ... 
I actually did get it when I turned 12. On my 16th he gave me a Win. M 12, 16 ga., On my 21st. He gave me a Savage 1899. So, I turned the tables and started giving him guns on my birthday. On my 22nd I gave him a Browning Sweet 16. On my 25th I gave him a Ruger Mk I. It cost me $37.50. I still have that handgun and the receipt. On my 30th I gave him a new Savage 99 R in 308 Win. He was right handed but shot left handed as his left eye was his master eye. It was the best birthday gift I could receive to see how appreciative he was of the guns that I gave him. ..............
I actually did get it when I turned 12. On my 16th he gave me a Win. M 12, 16 ga., On my 21st. He gave me a Savage 1899. So, I turned the tables and started giving him guns on my birthday. On my 22nd I gave him a Browning Sweet 16. On my 25th I gave him a Ruger Mk I. It cost me $37.50. I still have that handgun and the receipt. On my 30th I gave him a new Savage 99 R in 308 Win. He was right handed but shot left handed as his left eye was his master eye. It was the best birthday gift I could receive to see how appreciative he was of the guns that I gave him. ..............
My dad wasn't big into giving stuff at Christmas or birthdays. Sure, we always got things, but I'm 98% sure mom was responsible for them, although dad furnished the money. What he was big on, was giving us things when he wanted to. Like my first bike, or when he gave me the Model 70 he used for competition. It often appeared spontaneous or at least seemed that way, though I suspect he probably planned it before hand. 
As far as Christmas gift: when I was 14 I came downstairs on Christmas morning and there was a Remington Mod 700 under the tree in big green Remington box. Of course I still have it but I don't hunt any longer.
As sort of a "don't tell Mom" scenario, when we started shooting trap quite seriously, he bought me a Browning BT-99. That's what has the most sentimental value to me. The fun and competition of being on the same squad with him plus driving all over the state together imparted a bunch of great memories I associate with that gun.
As sort of a "don't tell Mom" scenario, when we started shooting trap quite seriously, he bought me a Browning BT-99. That's what has the most sentimental value to me. The fun and competition of being on the same squad with him plus driving all over the state together imparted a bunch of great memories I associate with that gun.
Almost too many to mention. A Daisy Golden Eagle, a red Western Auto bicycle, a Lionel train set, a good saddle, and a Winchester 1200 in 1963. I got the shotgun at the beginning of pheasant season, but it was my Christmas present.
31FordA
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Christmas 1990 the old man got me a K-22. It really was the only good thing about that Christmas as I was violently sick the whole day. That K-22 was one of my dad's favorite guns to shoot, and I have many good memories of the time's we spent together shooting it.
Dad bought me a number of guns when I was younger. I got a police surplus 10-5 when I earned my pilots license (two months before graduating high school), a 870 for high school graduation, a M-1 Carbine when I got home from Parris Island, and a M1991A-1 when I turned 21. Once I was gainfully employed I bought him several for his birthdays.
Dad bought me a number of guns when I was younger. I got a police surplus 10-5 when I earned my pilots license (two months before graduating high school), a 870 for high school graduation, a M-1 Carbine when I got home from Parris Island, and a M1991A-1 when I turned 21. Once I was gainfully employed I bought him several for his birthdays.
Dad got this for me when I was about 12 years old. He was not of great means but he was, and is, of great heart. Untold rounds and a lot of great memories. My son has enjoyed shooting it and it will be passed on to him.
Browning Medalist
Browning Medalist
When I was 10 or 11 a Daisy BB gun. I was so excited I carried it with me all day long.
Dad got this for me when I was about 12 years old. He was not of great means but he was, and is, of great heart. Untold rounds and a lot of great memories. My son has enjoyed shooting it and it will be passed on to him.
Browning Medalist
**THAT** is a beauty!
model70hunter
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A red Western Auto bike, had the fake tank and a horn. A Savage M 94 in 410. My freshman year I got a pair of Ted Williams professional model Kangaroo baseball spikes and a Rawlings professional Eddie Matthews 6 fingers heart of the hide ball glove. I made the HS team as 1st team catcher, I never used the glove except late in my SR year, The coach let a young kid catch the 2nd game of double headers to get him ready for the next year. I played in the outfield then.
A herters belt knife and I still have it, don't use it anymore. But it did field dress, skin and cut up lots of deer.
A herters belt knife and I still have it, don't use it anymore. But it did field dress, skin and cut up lots of deer.
HarryD
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A Remington 870 20 gauge youth model shotgun when I was 6 1/2 years old. It was my first gun that was truly mine.
keith44spl
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My Father bought me a new saddle, for Christmas, when I was 5 years old.
I do believe I must have rode the saddle a thousand miles or more....
My son, as well as all of my grandsons have ridden it as well.
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I do believe I must have rode the saddle a thousand miles or more....
My son, as well as all of my grandsons have ridden it as well.
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Inusuit
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Christmas 1952. Winchester Boy's Rifle. I was eight. Still have it of course. I got my new saddle for high school graduation.
Vulcan Bob
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My Dad was not into giving hugs or saying "I love you" and such, "old school" you know. Neither am I unless it close family. Well like most of us we "soften up" in our old age and one Christmas as I was leaving for home he gave me a hug and told me he loved me. That was the best Christmas gift ever!
Targets Guy
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My Daisy "Red Rider" and an erector set. Loved them both
Grayfox
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His love, patience and a firm hand when needed. 
HOUSTON RICK
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A real leather jacket on my 21st birthday. My wife had it made into a pillow that sits on my leather chair in my home office.
When I was a kid money was scarce around our house to say the least
and I didn't get a whole lot for Christmas but it was no big deal
because I had never been conditioned to expect much. But at the age
of 13 I got the best Christmas present ever, my first own real gun, a
bolt action single shot Stevens .22 rifle. I still have it.
and I didn't get a whole lot for Christmas but it was no big deal
because I had never been conditioned to expect much. But at the age
of 13 I got the best Christmas present ever, my first own real gun, a
bolt action single shot Stevens .22 rifle. I still have it.
