I was 11 years old when I bought (Parents did the transaction) my first rifle 700 Remington 30-06. it was on sale for $189 new in the box... Still own it and get it out every year just because it was my first.
1975, a brandy new Winchester Model 670 in .243 Winchester, also a Marlin 22........went full circle now near 80 years old, a .243 and a 22lr, all I need now.