I got my 7 yr old grand daughter one of these, sans scope. Size and weight (2.1 lbs) were the prime reasons I went this route. Heavier and higher quality rifles will follow when she's able to to handle them. A recently acquired Sheridan Blue Streak may be the next step.

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Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester

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