I remember as a kid getting my hands on Outdoor Life magazines. Somehow, I became addicted to reading Jack O'Connor and in fact, subscribed to it until Jack died.
I remember looking thru various catalogues and thinking I would never have enough money to buy a Model 21. I dedicated my 20's and 30's to hunting bucks.I had several rifles, but ended up shooting a 270 for deer. A friend introduced me to pheasant hunting and I acquired a 16 ga. Model 12. That was the beginning of this sickness most of us are afflicted with. I hunted deer for the challenge and hunt birds because of the dog and many good friends. And no, my parents nor grandparents did not hunt.
I do have the 21 today along with a bunch of other shotguns. I don't think we could have collections of guns like we have if we lived in another country. I am thankful
Lenard
