My first gun was a bolt action .22, tube feed. My Dad gave it to me in 1956 for my birthday. All of the guns I got while growing up were stolen back in 2002. I got one .410 back by buying it from a pawn shop. Never found any of the other ones. First gun I bought myself was a K98 Mauser for $15. I have replaced most of the stolen guns over time, but the sentimental value isn't in the replacements.