How many folks still have their first 22 rifle? - Page 3

purple88yj · August 18th, 2006, 03:05 PM

I have both, my first rifle and pistol I ever shot. A Remington Speedmaster 552 and the Ruger MkII Standard. Both in .22lr. Got them when my Dad passed.

They both shoot great, and I take the pistol just about every time I go to the range. Been thinking of making her a safe queen since there is so much sentiment, and replacing it with another MkII for range duties.

gddyup · August 18th, 2006, 04:42 PM

Still have and still shoot the Ruger 10/22 my dad bought me when I was 16. She's got plenty of rounds through her and still shoots just as well as she did 16 years ago!

When my sons are old enough, I'm giving it to them. Hopefully, they will grow up and have kids who can also have the fun of shooting that little .22!

USPnTX · August 18th, 2006, 06:11 PM

Granddad gave me my first .22 when I was 10. It was a semiautomatic J.C. Higgins Model 30 that my grandmother bought for him in 1953. I think it was actually made by High Standard for Sears.

I would not even be able to guess how many rounds it has had put through it over the years, but it has performed flawlessy for the 30 years that I have had it.

Actually brings back some great memories of spending time with my Granddad. Shame all kids aren't raised to appreciate hunting and shooting.

Well before I get to philosophical I think I'll end this post.

OD · August 18th, 2006, 06:58 PM

My first, a 1941 Model 74 Winchester (no, I didn't buy it new

).

bwollard · August 18th, 2006, 07:51 PM

My dad gave it to me for Christmas when I was 10 yrs old. We lived on a dairy farm and got up at 4:00am to milk the cows so "Santa" would put everything out under the tree before "they" went to bed. I would sneak out of bed to see what was there. When I saw that rifle I couldn't sleep for the rest of the night. 26 yrs latter, I can still remember that Christmas like it was yesterday.

JD · August 18th, 2006, 09:01 PM

I have mine still I got it 16 years ago, a Stevens model 56 bolt action...It's the one gun I WILL NEVER TRADE.

sheepdog · August 19th, 2006, 01:18 AM

About 30 years ago. Winchester Mdl. 190. Still here. Many memories.

AutoFan · August 19th, 2006, 02:53 AM

I have a J.C. Higgins semi auto .22 (a High Standard by any other name) that was the first gun I ever shot. Still a sweet little shooter.

osanmike · August 19th, 2006, 06:27 AM

Glenfield Model 80. Just passed it on to my oldest son last year, and he loves it as much as I did.

ordy1 · August 19th, 2006, 07:12 AM

Sorry to say I don't have my first .22 it was a glenfield single shot, don't rekolect what happened to it, But I do still have my first pellet gun a Sheridan pump .20cal still break it out and shoot it occasionally, Not gonna say how old it is , but they were real air rifles when I got it. Can't count the number of rabbits,squirrels, muskrats it took.

August 18th, 2006, 04:42 PM	#22
gddyup Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Derry, NH Posts: 902	Still have and still shoot the Ruger 10/22 my dad bought me when I was 16. She's got plenty of rounds through her and still shoots just as well as she did 16 years ago! When my sons are old enough, I'm giving it to them. Hopefully, they will grow up and have kids who can also have the fun of shooting that little .22! __________________ Firefighter/EMT My own piece of the web... The Right of Defense It is better to be the widow of a hero than the wife of a coward. - Dolores Ibarruri

August 18th, 2006, 06:11 PM	#23
USPnTX Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,254	Granddad gave me my first .22 when I was 10. It was a semiautomatic J.C. Higgins Model 30 that my grandmother bought for him in 1953. I think it was actually made by High Standard for Sears. I would not even be able to guess how many rounds it has had put through it over the years, but it has performed flawlessy for the 30 years that I have had it. Actually brings back some great memories of spending time with my Granddad. Shame all kids aren't raised to appreciate hunting and shooting. Well before I get to philosophical I think I'll end this post. __________________ "Do not fear those who disagree with you; fear those that do and are too cowardly to admit it" - Napoleon

August 18th, 2006, 06:58 PM	#24
OD VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vatican City Posts: 2,792	How many folks still have their first 22 rifle? My first, a 1941 Model 74 Winchester (no, I didn't buy it new ). __________________ OD "Slow down, you'll get a more harmonious outcome...." -------------------------------------------- *"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." - Jeff Cooper*

August 18th, 2006, 07:51 PM	#25
bwollard Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 23	Savage .22 single shot... My dad gave it to me for Christmas when I was 10 yrs old. We lived on a dairy farm and got up at 4:00am to milk the cows so "Santa" would put everything out under the tree before "they" went to bed. I would sneak out of bed to see what was there. When I saw that rifle I couldn't sleep for the rest of the night. 26 yrs latter, I can still remember that Christmas like it was yesterday.

August 18th, 2006, 09:01 PM	#26
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedford County Virginia Posts: 9,479	I have mine still I got it 16 years ago, a Stevens model 56 bolt action...It's the one gun I WILL NEVER TRADE. __________________ Forum Customs & Courtesies Forum Usage: Tips and Tricks

August 18th, 2006, 03:05 PM	#21
purple88yj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC Posts: 1,100	I have both, my first rifle and pistol I ever shot. A Remington Speedmaster 552 and the Ruger MkII Standard. Both in .22lr. Got them when my Dad passed. They both shoot great, and I take the pistol just about every time I go to the range. Been thinking of making her a safe queen since there is so much sentiment, and replacing it with another MkII for range duties.

August 19th, 2006, 01:18 AM	#27
sheepdog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 512	About 30 years ago. Winchester Mdl. 190. Still here. Many memories.

August 19th, 2006, 02:53 AM	#28
AutoFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 954	I have a J.C. Higgins semi auto .22 (a High Standard by any other name) that was the first gun I ever shot. Still a sweet little shooter.

August 19th, 2006, 06:27 AM	#29
osanmike Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 392	Glenfield Model 80. Just passed it on to my oldest son last year, and he loves it as much as I did.

August 19th, 2006, 07:12 AM	#30
ordy1 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: northern nevada Posts: 47	Sorry to say I don't have my first .22 it was a glenfield single shot, don't rekolect what happened to it, But I do still have my first pellet gun a Sheridan pump .20cal still break it out and shoot it occasionally, Not gonna say how old it is , but they were real air rifles when I got it. Can't count the number of rabbits,squirrels, muskrats it took.

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