In 1952, I was 12 year old and I bought a 20 Ga. Model 37 Winchester. I used the gun until I was 20. I put the gun into service again when my kids were old enough to shoot and once again when my grandkids were old enough. The little gun has also helped a few neighbor kids to learn to shoot and I wouldn't hesitate to use it my self to hunt birds or shoot skeet. So ... If your gun is still tight, I would have no problems shooting the gun.

Jim