My First Rifle was a Marlin 336c Saddle Carbine in 30-30,it was my mothers and she gave it to me to hunt with my first year.
After that my father bought me a Remington Modle 7600 Game Master Pump in 30-06 so I could hunt elk.
I still have both of those guns and would not part with either,I have bought and sold many guns,but these 2 will stay with me for ever,for my sons and daughters to shoot and pass along.