Youth shotgun?

[Bill Zent]

My sons started with a single shot 20 gauge Winchester 37-A with the rare Improved Modified choke. I think it was also called a Youth Gun. With a single shot they had to make every shot count and it made them better shots. It has taken many birds!
If you can find one of them you can't go wrong. I may even part with mine.

 

[WNC2500]

My thoughts are the 20 gauge. Although I am much older now, I remember when I learned how to shoot and it was with a Harrington & Richardson 410 single shot. Learned how to hunt squirrels and doves with that gun. But, it also taught me sight picture, and proper gun safety.
Now that I am the one paying for guns, I have had my eye on a Browning Citori 410 O/U, and even had one in my cart a couple times. I do not have a son, but praying for a grandson one of these days. Having three daughters, I ain't rushing it.

 

[jabber]

I bought a youth model 870 in 20 gauge for my son. It was/is a nice gun but definitely had a bit of a kick to it.