Savage 24 - anyone have one?

[Bobbygun]

As to the reasoning of chambering the .222, it was introduced in these guns prior to the .223's success as a commercial cartridge.

For the handloader/target shooter it is a better cartridge. Longer neck for cartridge concentricity, better powder efficiency and it held benchrest records for decades. As a hunting cartridge it gives up little or nothing for power or range compared to the .223.

Reaming a decent Model 24 from .222 to .223 would completely destroy any collector value to the gun.

The only logic to the operation would be factory ammo availability. .222's were for a while almost non-existent on store shelves, but I saw two varieties on the shelf last week. Logic dissipates. Never existed for the handloader.

If only they made the Savage 24 with a .222 Remington Magnum barrel. It's such a commercial success, just this morning I saw Nosler brass available for a mere 96 cents per (sure glad I've got plenty). I can't recall the last time I saw factory ammo in that caliber on a store shelf. And that's not just because I'm old and my memory is poor.

 

[Spitpatch]

A rifle that really got "caught" in the rapid transition to .223 (and sadly away from the .222 and Magnum) was the Remington Model 600: .222's are relatively common. The .223 was introduced near the end of production of the Model 600. Very few were made.

What is now the "garden variety" and "seen everywhere" cartridge (.223) actually makes a Model 600 in that chambering the Holy Grail to collectors.

 

[The Heretic]

I was in Capitol Pawn (Salem) today buying a rifle and noticed they had a Savage 24 in 20/.22 Magnum with a note on the tag that the stock (buttstock I think) was cracked.

 

[Spitpatch]

I was in Capitol Pawn (Salem) today buying a rifle and noticed they had a Savage 24 in 20/.22 Magnum with a note on the tag that the stock (buttstock I think) was cracked.

Recall the price?

 

[Longwalkhome]

THE M6 TAKEDOWN RIFLE HITS THE BIG TIME

The M6 comprised dual, 14-inch, over/under .22 Hornet/.410 shotgun barrels mated to a receiver made from stamped sheet metal containing the trigger group, storage space and a hinged takedown assembly.

www.americanoutdoor.guide

These are about the same gun... in a way.

 

[theduke]

yeah but that M6 is an SBR...good luck finding an original.

Springfield and others made a copy in 22lr/410 with a 16" bbl...Comes in a nice blue box.
May have been a scarce few of the hornet done as well. I forget.

 

[The Heretic]

Recall the price?

$550?

 

[Longwalkhome]

TPS makes a good copy of the M6.

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[Legs]

Several years ago I picked up from a LGS a 1938 Stevens first year model 22/410. That model was the forerunner to all Savage model 24's, as Savage merged with the Stevens Arms Co. in 1942, and absorbed the combo gun into the Savage stable as the #24 after WWII. The Stevens 22/410 was offered in a wood grain plastic Tenite stock. My specimen is in great shape and the Tenite stock is in fantastic condition, which is amazing considering plastics technology in the 30's. We had barely been through the Bakelite era and still just discovering what plastics can do. Still are....
I believe the utilitarian popularity of the 22/410 was one of the catalyst for Savage's acquisition of Stevens. Shortly after the release of the Stevens 22/410 the US Army Air Corp purchased a substantial number, in original configuration, as survival weapons equipped on bombers, and continued to do so through the end of WWII.
My Stevens is a sweet shooter, has been used little and is well taken care of. It has accounted for a fair number of grouse, quail, rabbits and vermin, as well as some reptiles, but is not a truck gun. I'll hunt it, then clean and place it back in the safe. Wonderful little gun.

 

[Spitpatch]

THE M6 TAKEDOWN RIFLE HITS THE BIG TIME

The M6 comprised dual, 14-inch, over/under .22 Hornet/.410 shotgun barrels mated to a receiver made from stamped sheet metal containing the trigger group, storage space and a hinged takedown assembly.

www.americanoutdoor.guide

These are about the same gun... in a way.

While a teen, I traded a bear trap for my first Hornet rifle (Savage 340 type). The elderly gentleman also supplied some military-issued FMJ Hornet ammo (in boxes) with the gun.
I shot it all up and haven't seen any since. Undoubtedly supplied for the M6 in the day.

 

[Tlock]

I just picked one up in a package deal in 3030 and 20ga. Haven't shot it yet, honestly I'll probably sell it or trade it

 

[thompson68038]

Those solid made older guns are hard to find around here and when they come up glean about $800CDN or more. I wanted one for years in 22/12 or 30-30/12 and never did get one. I had to settle for a Bronco .22/.410. It worked OK though. Served it's purpose.

 

[The Heretic]

Those solid made older guns are hard to find around here and when they come up glean about $800CDN or more. I wanted one for years in 22/12 or 30-30/12 and never did get one. I had to settle for a Bronco .22/.410. It worked OK though. Served it's purpose.

The 12 ga combos are hard to find, most are 20 ga.

I think most of the 12 ga combos were rebranded and made by Valmet - essentially a Valmet 412 but without the ability to switch barrels?

I have a 24 with synthetic stocks - 20ga/223

 

[orygun]

I just picked one up in a package deal in 3030 and 20ga. Haven't shot it yet, honestly I'll probably sell it or trade it

I think this combo would make one of the best "combo guns".
When the time comes to sell or trade, I may be interested.

 

[Tlock]

I think this combo would make one of the best "combo guns".
When the time comes to sell or trade, I may be interested.

This price seems outrageous to me. I guess it is gun joker

 

[Tlock]

That one had a cracked stock too! The one I'm gonna sell is in way better condition

 

[Legs]

This price seems outrageous to me. I guess it is gun joker

28 bidders have determined the price...... Good model in decent condition.... they don't make em anymore.

 

[Tlock]

28 bidders have determined the price...... Good model in decent condition.... they don't make em anymore.
Anyone wanna give me 800$ for mine consider it sold! I will post it in the classifieds in a few days

 

[Tlock]

If anyone wants to give me 800$ for it consider it sold! I'll post in the classifieds in a few days

 

[Spitpatch]

If anyone wants to give me 800$ for it consider it sold! I'll post in the classifieds in a few days

There ya go, @orygun ! Now all ya need is a clarinet case.