1. Winchester Model 12, 12 gauge 28" mod.
2. Winchester Model 61, .22 s,l,lr.
3.Winchester Model 1894, .30 WCF.

I received them for three consecutive Christmas's starting when I was twelve in 1966 (and in that order). My Dad was primarily a bird hunter so I guess that's why I got a shotgun first. Still have them all and use them on occasion.

"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.”

Patrick Henry