My first was actually a purchase my dad did for me at the old Gibson's store on SE 29th in Del City. Had saved allowance and odd job money (was 12 year old) and bought a Remington Model 1100 in 20Ga. $113 before taxes....... 1965 (I think)..
mine was also at a Gibson's department store in McAlester Ok. I was also 12 and carried it out myself. H&R Topper 12 (damn that thing kicked!)