Savage model 24.

[lawandorder]

Always intended to add one of these to the stable. Almost waited too long but finally picked up one today.

It is a model 24 D. P series. .22 magnum over .20 ga. It has a 6 digit serial number with a B prefix.

Any ideas as to the apx age ? Thanks for any info on it.

Looking forward to roaming the Ozarks with it before someone else becomes the new caretaker of this vintage combo gun.

 

[Rpg]

I remember those from the ‘60s.

Cousin Bob and cousin Steve had them.

I remember hunting with the cousins. I had a Stevens 311.

The thing that stands out was the competition between us for birds. (what would you expect from 13year olds?).

I usually won because their guns were slower to get into action on flushing birds: the external hammer on their 24’s had to be cocked by hand and my 311 only required the safety to be slipped off as I mounted the gun.

I also had a quick second shot.

 

[pawncop]

Slightly off topic, I have a model 24V, 357 magnum over the 20 gauge with a six digit serial number beginning with D. I haven’t seen many of that model.

 

[Rubone]

Always intended to add one of these to the stable. Almost waited too long but finally picked up one today.

It is a model 24 D. P series. .22 magnum over .20 ga. It has a 6 digit serial number with a B prefix.

Any ideas as to the apx age ? Thanks for any info on it.

Looking forward to roaming the Ozarks with it before someone else becomes the new caretaker of this vintage combo gun.

Post a picture of it! No pic, it didn't happen!

My 24s, a 24V in .223 over 20ga, and a 24C "Camper's Companion" in 22LR over 20ga. The "Campers Companion" has ammo storage in the stock.

 

[max]

I saw a 22 mag over 410 sell for over $1200 last Sunday.

 

[Ruger 13]

I’ve always been interested in these but I have never acquired any of them! I prefer the 60’s vintage over the new editions of course. Now I have something else to be on the lookout for………thanks!

 

[CajunBass]

I had one some years ago. 22LR/20ga. The perfect "pot hunters" gun. If it walked, ran, or flew in Hanover county, it was good for it. Probably not perfect for anything, but "good enough" for everything.

 

[NYlakesider]

Years back I had one of the original as far as caliber and gauge went. Twenty two and 4.10. I was abut 15 at the time and that was a good gun to take on trips afield. Of course I traded it in a couple years later. FWIW I do not even remember what I traded for so it was a trade I now regret!

 

[Maddog 521]

I had one years ago that was .222 over 20ga. I wasn't reloading at that time and the rifle ammo was hard to find and costly. I traded it but wish I had kept it now. Great guns

 

[lawandorder]

Rubone, sorry my photo posting skills sank with. Photo bucket.

Really like the idea of the Camper's companion but have never encountered one in person.

Found a web site that showed model 24 D with a B preceeding a six digit SN is circa 1950s.

 

[PALADIN85020]

I've found the Savage 24 to be a fine all-purpose firearm for field or survival purposes. Mine is a .22 LR over 20 gauge. I fitted it with a scarce 1x scope that will work with either barrel.

John


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[GypsmJim]

I have a 24V (.222 Rem over 12 ga.)with a C042xxx serial number. My database list the year as "post 1968".

Apparently, not a lot of good info on the newer models. Many did not have SNs before the GCA of 1968. Instead there was a date letter code on the receiver. You can google several web sites that reference the codes.

 

[30-30remchester]

I have only had one, a 357/20 gauge, and it soon went down the road. I like the concept but there are things I don't care for. One is the scope situation. Mine was not able to shoot both scoped rifle and shotgun. Read about it and Savage said scope had to be removed to shoot the shotgun. Sounds like something the government would design. For those that don't know, the US military had a few of these as air force bail out survival guns years back. I always thought that while the 22lr/20 gauge would be a prefect back east survival gun where food acquisition was the main concern. However out west and in places like Alaska, the shotgun barrel become less useful. I have always wanted, and had an opportunity to purchase such a conversion, would be a 22 magnum/ 308 Win. This would only require a double bladed adjustable rear sight. One for each barrel. This would be the cat's meow for us open country people. 22 magnum for small game and 308 for large game at extended ranges that are so common for us. Powerful enough for things that bite back and the occasional run in with a sasquatch. This then would be the perfect canoe, airplane, snowmobile, or just knock around gun.

 

[GypsmJim]

I have only had one, a 357/20 gauge, and it soon went down the road. I like the concept but there are things I don't care for. One is the scope situation. Mine was not able to shoot both scoped rifle and shotgun. Read about it and Savage said scope had to be removed to shoot the shotgun.

Mine has see-thru mounts specifically designed for this gun. The scope for the rifle and the fixed sights for the shotgun. But, actually at short shotgun range the scope works for the shotgun too.

 

[DWalt]

I had a .22 LR/20 Gauge. Firing of the .22 barrel was unreliable, could never figure out what was wrong with it. So I either traded or sold it, don’t remember which as that was over 30 years ago.

 

[Dziadzi#1]

I’ve had a bunch of them: .22/.410, .22/20 camper, .22/20, .22 mag/20, .222/20, .30-30/20, .357/20 and the later .30-06/12. I sold off or traded the ones that weren’t regulated very well and others that weren’t being used as my requirements changed. Only have the .22 mag/20 is left.

The reason for not shooting the shotgun barrel when the scope is mounted is probably that the 3/8 inch dovetail for the scope mount is unable to grip the scope mount securely enough. My solution is to push the mount right against the rear sight before clamping it to the dovetail. It works well for me.

 

[Drm50]

Savage 24s are very popular guns around this area. Many dads and gramps are looking to arm their families with them. But they are 24 snobs, they won’t give jack for newer models. They want the solid barrel models with side select. If they are hard up they may take solid barrel with hammer spur selector. The split barrel models have poor reputation for point of aim. The 22-410 & 20g models are most popular. Second are 22mg models.
The older 24Ds in high condition going for $600- $1000, blue model $600-$800. The newer ones are tagged with same prices but don’t see them selling.

 

[7.62match]

I have a older Stevens model 22-410 with the plastic stock and forearm, marked USAF 49-1301 on bottom of receiver. This firearm is in very good condition and shoots exceptionally at 50 yards.

 

[mtgianni]

I have a 22 LR and 20 gauge x 2 3/4". I like it and mine wears a red dot. I think the scope warning was that the recoil of a shotgun might ruin the crosshairs of the scopes from the 60's.

 

[30-30remchester]

Mine has see-thru mounts specifically designed for this gun. The scope for the rifle and the fixed sights for the shotgun. But, actually at short shotgun range the scope works for the shotgun too.

DIZIADZI , addressed the issue people have trouble with and why it is advised against, using a scope when shooting the shotgun barrel. The scope bases dovetails don't have enough purchase to secure the scope under recoil of the shotgun barrel. Apparently, he has figured out how to avoid the scope moving problem.