I'm 55 and starting to be on the receiving end of the old fart jokes. At least I can get the AARP discount.
My dad started me out around 5 years old with the BB gun and shooting a .22 with him holding it around me.
This is my grandfather's old Win model 12, not sure what year it is, but probably the early 1930's. I inherited it from my father, and will pass it along to my grandson when he is old enough. So it will be his great, great grandfather's gun. It's well worn, but no rust. I only shoot it once in a while, just because.