Isn't getting your first gun back great? When my father passed away, I went through the closets and found my old Winchester Model 67A in the back of one.
I used to carry that thing all over town on the way to shoot rabbits and squirrels. I also took it with me every summer to Alabama when we visited the grandparents.
I have no idea of how many thousands of rounds have been put through that gun, but it is a lot. I used to walk the roads picking up coke bottles for the 2 cent deposit refund so I could buy ammo.
It is great getting your first gun back, and the memories it brings out.
bob
How old are you Bob? I'm 36 now, and my dad 67. You're post gives me a pause that I don't have all that long before I have to deal with that too. I just emailed him. He was only 29 when my grampa passed away, and I wasn't even born yet. He, and his next younger brother and some of the deacons from their church dug my grampas grave on Christmas eve, 1968.
*maudlin sentimentality alert !*
I'm about crying now thinking about having to deal with that. Ok. I'm emailing him back right now to tell him I love him.