Yeah, I grew up with an old .22 over .410 gauge that was my grandfather's.

It was pretty fun to shoot as a kid, because it had no kick. Though I do remember shooting the .410 for the first time when I was about seven years old (that's how we roll in SOVA) and thinking it kicked like a mule.

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Posted: 10/29/2020 at 10:32AM

I’m giving my son (14) the rifle I learned to shoot on for Xmas -- Betabeachbum 10/28/2020 8:24PM

That's awesome! Keeping it in the family! -- EDGEMAN 10/28/2020 11:24PM

My MIL has a double barrel from her grandpa that was made in 1880. It has -- Alan11 10/28/2020 9:55PM

My recommendation: don't shoot it! -- EDGEMAN 10/28/2020 11:27PM

You heard what my expert said - It's worth $900-1,000. I'll give you $300. ** -- TexasGobbler 10/28/2020 11:20PM

Cool. -- astrohokie 10/28/2020 10:17PM

I've got my great granddaddys shotgun -- Tafkam Hokie 10/28/2020 9:37PM

Yeah, I grew up with an old .22 over .410 gauge that was my grandfather's. -- Chris Coleman

10/29/2020 10:32AM

Awesome. I have a double barrell break action shotgun that I believe was... -- MP4VT2004 10/28/2020 9:51PM

He'll put his eye out! (You knew that was coming)** -- 133743Hokie 10/28/2020 8:59PM

Adios, Bart! -- MP4VT2004 10/28/2020 9:49PM

If the gunsmith offered you a grand it’s probably worth -- GreenvilleVT 10/28/2020 8:53PM

Count on it ** -- HokiesBill48 10/28/2020 10:34PM

That’s Awesome. Old family guns are great. -- GreenvilleVT 10/28/2020 8:52PM

Same model and vintage I learned on. And yes, surprisingly valuable ** -- typed by ben 10/28/2020 8:27PM

Yeah, I grew up with an old .22 over .410 gauge that was my grandfather's.

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