Model 24-6 "Classic" Questions

[kilowatt3]

Greetings All,

Brand new Forum member here, with a question or two for the S&W gurus.

I'm in the process of acquiring a really nice condition ("LNIB") nickel Model 24 "Classic". I realize that this is not as "desirable" as an original M24 or a 24-3, but I'm curious what you fellows would think is a fair price for it?

Anyone have any particular thoughts, pro or con, regarding this revolver?

TIA,
Jim

 

[kilowatt3]

Well, looks like I'll be able to pick it up tomorrow. Just kind of bumping the thread here, to see if anyone has any thoughts to share re: the M24?

 

[75Vette]

Is it the 3" model?

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

The basement price on any N-frame functioning starts around $600. I'd think your new LNIB Classic with the box might be worth $850, even with the lock. What are they asking?

 

[kilowatt3]

The basement price on any N-frame functioning starts around $600. I'd think your new LNIB Classic with the box might be worth $850, even with the lock. What are they asking?

Thanks for the reply, Kernel!

I got it for $690, delivered. I think I made out pretty good!

 

[kilowatt3]

Is it the 3" model?

Nope. 6-1/2". Did they make the Classic in a 3"?

 

[Maximumbob54]

That's far under what I saw them retailing for when they were available so I would say you did very well.

 

[Maximumbob54]

Nope. 6-1/2". Did they make the Classic in a 3"?

No they did not or they would have sold the dickens out of them.

 

[kilowatt3]

No they did not or they would have sold the dickens out of them.

That's what I thought, but wasn't sure. Only ones I've seen are 6-1/2".

There sure doesn't appear to be much info about them (or any of the M24's) online!

 

[kilowatt3]

That's far under what I saw them retailing for when they were available so I would say you did very well.

I found a S&W brochure that showed the MSRP at $1067, IIRC. I don't know what they actually retailed for, but I'm thinking $850-$900.

I'm happy! Doubt I'd ever have to take a loss on it - but I don't sell guns, anyway!

 

[75Vette]

Nope. 6-1/2". Did they make the Classic in a 3"?

S&W did make a 24-10 in 2006 in 3". I don't think it's considered a "Classic" though. It's a Lew Horton run of 250. I've got one headed my way!

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

When it comes in post some in-focus, high res, well lit, photos. Including the box end label. You got a great deal. A well used M28-2 with rust will sell for $690. PM me if they have anymore.

 

[kilowatt3]

S&W did make a 24-10 in 2006 in 3". I don't think it's considered a "Classic" though. It's a Lew Horton run of 250. I've got one headed my way!

Do you mean a 24-3? I've never seen a 24-10.

The "Classic" is the 24-6.

 

[75Vette]

Do you mean a 24-3? I've never seen a 24-10.

The "Classic" is the 24-6.

Sorry 'bout that. You're right, it's a 24-6.
Pics coming in a few days.

 

[kilowatt3]

Sorry 'bout that. You're right, it's a 24-6.
Pics coming in a few days.

So, did you get your M24 yet? I'm betting it's a 24-3!

 

[kilowatt3]

Picked mine up the other day. Just got a chance to take a couple of pics.




The gun is perfect! Not a scratch, ding, or blemish anywhere that I could find. Just a faint turn line that's consistent with the 200 rounds the seller told me it had through it.

I am one happy camper!

 

[75Vette]

So, did you get your M24 yet? I'm betting it's a 24-3!

I'm picking it up today. It is a 24-6 in 3". Square butt and serated front and back strap. I'll be emailing LH tonight to get the skinny on it.

 

[kilowatt3]

I'm picking it up today. It is a 24-6 in 3". Square butt and serated front and back strap. I'll be emailing LH tonight to get the skinny on it.

Well???

C'mon, man - let's see it!!!

 

[75Vette]

I've been putting in some long hours. I'll get it shined up and post it this weekend.

 

[kilowatt3]

I've been putting in some long hours. I'll get it shined up and post it this weekend.

[Ahem!!! Hello???]

 

[Engine49guy]

Do those new Model 24's have Magnum length cylinders ?
The forcing cone looks more like a Model 29 than a model 24 length ?

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

I think there were several made 24-6 3" guns for Lew Horton; maybe 100 each blue and nickel, maybe more blue??

Don't think it was a "classic".

 

[GunarSailors]

I am curious how close a .44 magnum cartridge comes to sliding all the way down in one of those chambers?

 

[arjay]

Someone posted a few months ago about theirs chambering magnums.

 

[CTI1USNRET]

Recently, at a LGS I acquired a NIB 3" Model 24-6 (ser no CLE 00xx) in a no cash deal by trading a used USFA 5½" 45 Colt (color case hardened frame, trigger, hammer) for it.

I just couldn't use the 45 Colt. It was too pretty. Besides, I already have an old model Vaquero 45 Colt that can handle +P Ruger loads.

I am very happy with the trade. Using Winchester 240 gr lead cowboy loads (box says 700 fps) I was shooting very small groups.

I can't wait to try my handloads.

 

[kilowatt3]

Do those new Model 24's have Magnum length cylinders ?
The forcing cone looks more like a Model 29 than a model 24 length ?

I am curious how close a .44 magnum cartridge comes to sliding all the way down in one of those chambers?

Someone posted a few months ago about theirs chambering magnums.

I'm pretty sure the cylinder is long enough to accommodate a .44 Mag. Whether the chambers are cut deep enough to take a Magnum, I don't know, and won't have a chance to check for a few days. I too have heard that some of the 24-6's would chamber .44 Mags. Seems like that would just make it a mis-marked M29, wouldn't it???

 

[Engine49guy]

Seems like that would just make it a mis-marked M29, wouldn't it???

Or is it a long barreled Mountain Gun ?

 

[tennexplorer]

I can't say that the cylinder in a 24-6 will or will not chamber a .44 magnum. I will say that in at least one instance a .44 Magnum cylinder was a drop in fit in a 21-4.

 

[kilowatt3]

I've been putting in some long hours. I'll get it shined up and post it this weekend.

 

[CTI1USNRET]

I think I'll bring my M24 into the LGS. I'll hand the gun to the owner and ask him to try to put a 44 Mag in it. I'm curious.

But even if it fits, I'll limit my loads to the lower side of 44 Spl +P.