Savage 24
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Were it my model 24, I'd strip both pieces of wood down and get some Walnut staind to try to stain-match the colors. Stripped, they should both be white Birch or something similar. Should be able to match them pretty well. LOTS easier than trying to buy a matching piece of wood.
What is it worth? Alot depends on the caliber/Gauge you have and what the metal condition is. I've seen them go from $300 to $500 for a gun in 80% condition and dinged-up wood. Refinished wood won't hurt it any because it's already mismatched wood.
A picture would be nice as well as what the caliber and gauge are.
You can do a gunbroker, auctionarms, and gunsamerica search to find out what these guns have actually SOLD for in the last 90 days or so. You have to do an advanced search. Don't go by what people are ASKING, go by what the guns have sold for. Add about 10-25% for a local deal as we're talking sight-unseen, shipping, and transfer fees for internet auctions so local deals should fetch a bit more money.
What is it worth? Alot depends on the caliber/Gauge you have and what the metal condition is. I've seen them go from $300 to $500 for a gun in 80% condition and dinged-up wood. Refinished wood won't hurt it any because it's already mismatched wood.
A picture would be nice as well as what the caliber and gauge are.
You can do a gunbroker, auctionarms, and gunsamerica search to find out what these guns have actually SOLD for in the last 90 days or so. You have to do an advanced search. Don't go by what people are ASKING, go by what the guns have sold for. Add about 10-25% for a local deal as we're talking sight-unseen, shipping, and transfer fees for internet auctions so local deals should fetch a bit more money.
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I would strip and refinish. They were never very well done even from the factory, was considered a "Matt" finish. So that would be fairly easy to do.
Value, is harder to evaluate. What letter designate is it (A, C, T ) example 24c for the Camper Version ? What Ga/cal, are the rear sights intact? On the new Stock is the orig butt plate and grip cap there? Does the safety work (notorious for broke or loose safeties) * I keep many new never fitted safeties in the shop here just because of this*?
In a VGC - 22mag/20 ga - approx value is $250 with the refinished stocks.
In VGC - 22lr / 410ga - approx value $300 with refinished stocks.
Auctions are truly the luck of the draw as to hope for the right person at the right time that wants that exact piece, in that, I have seen model 24c's go for $500 and as low as $135.
You can go to gunbroker.com and check what ythey are really selling for. Keep in mind condition and how many bids or bidders, Do not worry about the high value ones that are not selling, only pay attention to the ones selling or sold.
Regards,
Mike
Value, is harder to evaluate. What letter designate is it (A, C, T ) example 24c for the Camper Version ? What Ga/cal, are the rear sights intact? On the new Stock is the orig butt plate and grip cap there? Does the safety work (notorious for broke or loose safeties) * I keep many new never fitted safeties in the shop here just because of this*?
In a VGC - 22mag/20 ga - approx value is $250 with the refinished stocks.
In VGC - 22lr / 410ga - approx value $300 with refinished stocks.
Auctions are truly the luck of the draw as to hope for the right person at the right time that wants that exact piece, in that, I have seen model 24c's go for $500 and as low as $135.
You can go to gunbroker.com and check what ythey are really selling for. Keep in mind condition and how many bids or bidders, Do not worry about the high value ones that are not selling, only pay attention to the ones selling or sold.
Regards,
Mike
Thanks for the feed back! I was leaning towards stripping them down and re-staining to match as well.
It is a .22lr /.410 . Mechanically sound, could stand attention to the blueing but overall I would say it is in 85/90% range.
I disassembled the the gun (take down) but did not find a serial number. No signs of markings that I can determine a model. (Above the hinge / under the forearm, There are markings MI??)
No safety on the gun that I can tell. The selector is on the side button type.
I shot it for the first time today, what a fun gun. Sights are in good shape and relatively on target. Ejectors work well and the hammer, selection and firing pins seem to work fine.
I will look into the the staining and try to get some pics for you guys to see.
It is a .22lr /.410 . Mechanically sound, could stand attention to the blueing but overall I would say it is in 85/90% range.
I disassembled the the gun (take down) but did not find a serial number. No signs of markings that I can determine a model. (Above the hinge / under the forearm, There are markings MI??)
No safety on the gun that I can tell. The selector is on the side button type.
I shot it for the first time today, what a fun gun. Sights are in good shape and relatively on target. Ejectors work well and the hammer, selection and firing pins seem to work fine.
I will look into the the staining and try to get some pics for you guys to see.
Milkmaster
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Here is pictures of my two "24's" The 20 gauge is 60's vintage with the barrel selector on the hammer and the break down lever in front of the trigger.
The .410 is a somewhat earlier model with the barrel selector on the side. and the break open lever behind the hammer.
My dad has a pre-war model 24 with the tenite "plastic" stock and forend.
Do a search on googlr for Savage model 24. Lots of good information out there.
The .410 is a somewhat earlier model with the barrel selector on the side. and the break open lever behind the hammer.
My dad has a pre-war model 24 with the tenite "plastic" stock and forend.
Do a search on googlr for Savage model 24. Lots of good information out there.
fireman 9731
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I have a Savage 24 SE in 22lr/.410. I stripped and refinished the stock on mine.
It was a hand-me-down from my grandfather so I'm not worried about resale value.
Great guns though!
It was a hand-me-down from my grandfather so I'm not worried about resale value.
Great guns though!
I have a 24 in 22 over 20 gauge. I bought it brand new and it never did work right. The 20 gauge would not fire . I was told to buy a new fireing pin and that didn't work so I got mad and took it apart after many years of frustration and trying everybodys ideas. Turns out the rod through the spring for the trigger was bent. Straightened that out and it works as good and even better then new now.
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