What was the first .22 you actually owned? - Page 8 - The Firearms Forum

Seldom_Seen_Slim · 06-02-2011, 06:00 PM

A Remington 510 that I traded my Eisenhower Jacket for in 1948. I still have it.
Markings on Barrel KSS makes it Manufactured in May 1947. I have bought and sold many guns over the years but this one will be with me until I croak.
There is no way in hell that I could ever part with it since it carries many fond memories.
If you come across one at a reasonable price, buy it, you won't be sorry you did.

pops42 · 06-02-2011, 09:10 PM

mine was a Marlin 60 and still have it ,i got it when i was around 9or 10, my first gun was a remigton 20 gauge pump

Ranger 61 · 06-03-2011, 10:32 AM

My first 22 is a High Standard Trophy. I love its adjustable 2 stage trigger.

I bought it at age 22 at the Marine Corp exchange at MCRD in San Diego. I was in the Navy stationed on the USS Ranger CV-61 at North Island and the Navy exchanges didn't carry guns.

Inthewind1976 · 06-06-2011, 03:41 AM

My father had a Mossberg 44US with both the original peeps and a Weaver K4, that I inherited on his passing (I was just a youngster when he died.) It was as heavy as a deer rifle, but to a teen age boy who was a complete gun nut, and wanted to "bond" with his memories of his dad, it was FANTASTIC. Also, the thing was a tack driver (if you could get used to the not exactly wonderful trigger) and accounted for a vast number of squirrels in the PA woods.

Passed it on to my younger brother when I was able to afford another .22 bolt, and so that he could have some of the same experiences with "Dad's gun."

Joe M · 06-06-2011, 08:01 AM

Mine was a Marlin Mod. 60... I thought everyone had one of these...

mr.t7024 · 06-06-2011, 08:43 PM

I finally read all the posts, it not only was a trip down memory lane but an awesome read! Thanks! BTW keep the lead flying!

mr.t7024 · 06-06-2011, 08:54 PM

I finally read all the posts, it not only was a trip down memory lane but an awesome read! Thanks! BTW keep the lead flying!

Wolf 5.7 · 06-07-2011, 03:24 PM

My first 22 I woned was a M&P 15-22. I know it isn't as classic as some of the others listed. But I love it. My 9 Year old son loves it too. Hopefully, one day he will post on a forum somewhere about having fond memories with poppa shooting the little black gun that could

savage170 · 06-09-2011, 07:48 PM

Remington targetmaster model 41 was my grandfathers rifle getting ready to hand it down to my son

Munch · 06-09-2011, 09:43 PM

A Sears single shot bolt action that was an awesome shooter. I regret getting rid of it to pay bills in my early 20s.

capgun · 06-09-2011, 10:35 PM

Ruger Mark II Target 6 7/8 in barrel stainless steel ,still have it. Probably have about 10,000 rounds through it. Its been back to the ruger factoy 2 times at no cost to me, one of the most accurate guns I have ever owned.Bought it at a pawn shop over 20 years ago think I paid $175 or $200.

Skyhook · 06-10-2011, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken w.

My first was a Stevens model 73 single shot 22.

Same here... on my 12th Christmas..

After serving as first gun for me and my two younger brothers, I still have that wee beaut.

(Neat thread!)

cutter · 06-10-2011, 08:39 AM

My Grandpa gave me my first .22 It was a Wards WesternField pump with a tubular mag. It shoots short, long or long rifle. I stll have it. I took it out and fixed the breech on it a couple of yrs ago. I quit shooting it because there was movement in the breech. Didn't know what I was doing but it went back together and works! So it is back in the safe, not worth much but will never be sold.

Albtraum · 06-12-2011, 02:31 PM

Ithaca X-5 on my 12th Christmas. I thought it was a pellet gun.

gdmoody · 06-12-2011, 11:12 PM

I thought I answered this thread months ago, I'm bad about hitting the GO button instead of the POST REPLY button.

Here is a link to a thread that shows the first one I owned, it is Post Number 29 in the thread.: http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/show...355#post756355

watsisname · 06-14-2011, 10:46 AM

Remington Nylon 66. I beleive it was called Apache Black. Chromed receiver and barrel. Has a Bushnell .22 varmint scope. Bought it about 40 years ago. It 's been a great little rifle.

Dirtypacman · 06-14-2011, 01:04 PM

Only been shooting for about 10 years... first .22 was a 10/22...sold it and then a year or so later bought another

Pustic · 06-16-2011, 12:51 AM

My first .22 is actually a combo gun. It's a Savage .22/20. I still have and shoot it.

theurbanrifleman68 · 06-23-2011, 12:35 AM

marlin model 25 shooting still have it too

300 H&H · 06-26-2011, 09:50 AM

For me a full stock Mossberg 151M, the first series with a brass magazine tube. It is/was capable of hitting 12 gauage shot shells at 75 yards with ammo it liked. Still have it in the safe.

Regards, Kirk

Ugly Gun · 06-26-2011, 10:52 AM

Winchester Mod 67. Dad mave it to me on my 14th birthday.
Purchased with a book of Green Stamps

langenc · 06-27-2011, 04:26 PM

Summer 1958-Mossberg 346B-$28. My HS graduation gift to myself.
Still have and shoot it. Has shot a bunch of squirrels. Next one was 45 yrs later-a CMP 40x. There were a couple of 22 handguns in the interim.

45Auto · 07-06-2011, 02:51 PM

I was around 12 years old when I made my own .22 and that was the first .22 I actually owned. (My folks never found out about it.)

joncutt87 · 07-06-2011, 03:15 PM

Mine was a ruger 10/22, still shooting it and i'm thinking about modifying it now.

3/2 STA SS · 07-07-2011, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 45Auto

I was around 12 years old when I made my own .22 and that was the first .22 I actually owned. (My folks never found out about it.)

I had a Jennings .22 that I bought at Flea market in 1986 for $50 and my folks did not know about til I left for the Marines.

06-02-2011, 06:00 PM	#176
Seldom_Seen_Slim Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? A Remington 510 that I traded my Eisenhower Jacket for in 1948. I still have it. Markings on Barrel KSS makes it Manufactured in May 1947. I have bought and sold many guns over the years but this one will be with me until I croak. There is no way in hell that I could ever part with it since it carries many fond memories. If you come across one at a reasonable price, buy it, you won't be sorry you did.

06-02-2011, 09:10 PM	#177
pops42 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: high up on the blue ridge mountains of Va. Posts: 232	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? mine was a Marlin 60 and still have it ,i got it when i was around 9or 10, my first gun was a remigton 20 gauge pump

06-03-2011, 10:32 AM	#178
Ranger 61 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 10	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? My first 22 is a High Standard Trophy. I love its adjustable 2 stage trigger. I bought it at age 22 at the Marine Corp exchange at MCRD in San Diego. I was in the Navy stationed on the USS Ranger CV-61 at North Island and the Navy exchanges didn't carry guns.

06-06-2011, 03:41 AM	#179
Inthewind1976 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 533	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? My father had a Mossberg 44US with both the original peeps and a Weaver K4, that I inherited on his passing (I was just a youngster when he died.) It was as heavy as a deer rifle, but to a teen age boy who was a complete gun nut, and wanted to "bond" with his memories of his dad, it was FANTASTIC. Also, the thing was a tack driver (if you could get used to the not exactly wonderful trigger) and accounted for a vast number of squirrels in the PA woods. Passed it on to my younger brother when I was able to afford another .22 bolt, and so that he could have some of the same experiences with "Dad's gun."

06-06-2011, 08:01 AM	#180
Joe M V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 52	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? Mine was a Marlin Mod. 60... I thought everyone had one of these... __________________ Joe

06-06-2011, 08:43 PM	#181
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 733	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? I finally read all the posts, it not only was a trip down memory lane but an awesome read! Thanks! BTW keep the lead flying!

06-06-2011, 08:54 PM	#182
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 733	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? I finally read all the posts, it not only was a trip down memory lane but an awesome read! Thanks! BTW keep the lead flying!

06-07-2011, 03:24 PM	#183
Wolf 5.7 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 68	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? My first 22 I woned was a M&P 15-22. I know it isn't as classic as some of the others listed. But I love it. My 9 Year old son loves it too. Hopefully, one day he will post on a forum somewhere about having fond memories with poppa shooting the little black gun that could

06-09-2011, 07:48 PM	#184
savage170 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: FL Posts: 385	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? Remington targetmaster model 41 was my grandfathers rifle getting ready to hand it down to my son

06-09-2011, 09:43 PM	#185
Munch V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Puyallup, WA. Posts: 317	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? A Sears single shot bolt action that was an awesome shooter. I regret getting rid of it to pay bills in my early 20s.

06-09-2011, 10:35 PM	#186
capgun V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 69	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? Ruger Mark II Target 6 7/8 in barrel stainless steel ,still have it. Probably have about 10,000 rounds through it. Its been back to the ruger factoy 2 times at no cost to me, one of the most accurate guns I have ever owned.Bought it at a pawn shop over 20 years ago think I paid $175 or $200.

06-10-2011, 08:39 AM	#188
cutter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 629	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? My Grandpa gave me my first .22 It was a Wards WesternField pump with a tubular mag. It shoots short, long or long rifle. I stll have it. I took it out and fixed the breech on it a couple of yrs ago. I quit shooting it because there was movement in the breech. Didn't know what I was doing but it went back together and works! So it is back in the safe, not worth much but will never be sold.

06-12-2011, 02:31 PM	#189
Albtraum Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 635	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? Ithaca X-5 on my 12th Christmas. I thought it was a pellet gun.

06-12-2011, 11:12 PM	#190
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,306	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? I thought I answered this thread months ago, I'm bad about hitting the GO button instead of the POST REPLY button. Here is a link to a thread that shows the first one I owned, it is Post Number 29 in the thread.: http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/show...355#post756355

06-14-2011, 10:46 AM	#191
watsisname Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 522	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? Remington Nylon 66. I beleive it was called Apache Black. Chromed receiver and barrel. Has a Bushnell .22 varmint scope. Bought it about 40 years ago. It 's been a great little rifle. Attached Images

06-14-2011, 01:04 PM	#192
Dirtypacman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merrimac Valley, MA Posts: 908	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? Only been shooting for about 10 years... first .22 was a 10/22...sold it and then a year or so later bought another __________________ Member HHRG and HSC, NRA Life Member, GOAL Member LTC-A

06-16-2011, 12:51 AM	#193
Pustic V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 146	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? My first .22 is actually a combo gun. It's a Savage .22/20. I still have and shoot it. Attached Images __________________ No matter what they say or do, I will never surrender my guns. Am I paranoid? Nope, I'm heavily armed.

06-23-2011, 12:35 AM	#194
theurbanrifleman68 Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 5	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? marlin model 25 shooting still have it too

06-26-2011, 09:50 AM	#195
300 H&H Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,796	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? For me a full stock Mossberg 151M, the first series with a brass magazine tube. It is/was capable of hitting 12 gauage shot shells at 75 yards with ammo it liked. Still have it in the safe. Regards, Kirk

06-26-2011, 10:52 AM	#196
Ugly Gun Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? Winchester Mod 67. Dad mave it to me on my 14th birthday. Purchased with a book of Green Stamps __________________ If Winning isn't important, why do we keep score?

06-27-2011, 04:26 PM	#197
langenc V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Montmorency Co, MI Posts: 406	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? Summer 1958-Mossberg 346B-$28. My HS graduation gift to myself. Still have and shoot it. Has shot a bunch of squirrels. Next one was 45 yrs later-a CMP 40x. There were a couple of 22 handguns in the interim.

07-06-2011, 02:51 PM	#198
45Auto Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,116	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? I was around 12 years old when I made my own .22 and that was the first .22 I actually owned. (My folks never found out about it.)

07-06-2011, 03:15 PM	#199
joncutt87 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kannapolis, NC Contributor Posts: 1,419	Re: What was the first .22 you actually owned? Mine was a ruger 10/22, still shooting it and i'm thinking about modifying it now.