It an original from the 1950's I believe. A lovely slingshot to use. I didn't pay much for it but they go for a fair bit on eBay now.
I have two single shots, one 1923 Iver Johnson .410 that I have has since I was 5 and an H&R Topper in.410 that was my papaws. Have you seen where Henry is making single shots now? They look nice! I'd buy one but I need a new bird gun and I would never shoot a single shot. My two in the safe haven't been shot in 30 years
My first gun that my late father had ready for me at home when I graduated hunter safety course in 1981, when I turned 12. It's an H&R break action single shot in 20ga. I still have it 40 years later. I used it to teach my 2 boys to shoot and hunt safely. I've had many guns since but that shotgun is in the safe waiting for my grandchildren. Just hope I live long enough and stay well enough to help them learn what I've learned over 40 years.
My first gun, grandfather bought it for me before I was born. H&R Topper 12ga 3” magnum youth model. Started out hunting ducks and other waterfowl with it then moved onto rabbits before I got my first repeater.
About all I’ve ever hunted with, single shot shotgun and rifle. I’ve owned several, 2 H&R Pardners, currently shooting a Henry 20 gauge. Love it!!
The first shotgun I had growing up was a New England 20 ga. single shot. That thing kicked the crap out of me, course I didn't have any padding on my shoulder. It probably gave me a flinch haha.