Know what you are saying about shooting something like that and doing well with it.
Many many years ago I used a Winchester 1400 to shoot trap. One day I ran a 97 out of 100. As I got more money I had a custom built Bernardelli o/u, it was their highest grade ever. (Still have it) It was built to my specs by Ciso Bernardelli, I have now had 2 Perazzis custom built for me, one I visted the factory and had done. Never hit the 97 out of 100 again!
Stay Well
John
PS My firt shotgun was a Kessler bolt action. I walked into a gun shop and bought it. I think I was about 14. Back then i do not think you had to be any age. I know the dealer did not even have to keep records then. Later I went to work for him, my first job with guns. I was 16.