Savage Model 24 .22LR/20GA info

[kbks]

I have my eye on a very nice condition Savage Model 24 combination gun.
Receiver has case hardened finish and the stock looks to be excellent, premium figured walnut. Fire selector is on the side.
My collection mostly consist of rimfire rifles, so this seems to fit nicely since I was hoping to get a shotgun one day.
What do you guys think about this model and what's the fair price to pay for a nice specimen?
Also, how can I establish its age?

 

[Goldenlakepete]

I had a M24 .22LR/20 ga in the early 70's. I found that it was far too heavy for an upland game shotgun and being full choke it was not very good for grouse in the bush. I shot a lot of game with the .22. I sold mine and wasn't sorry to see it go.

 

[straightshooter]

I had a M24 .22LR/20 ga in the early 70's. I found that it was far too heavy for an upland game shotgun and being full choke it was not very good for grouse in the bush. I shot a lot of game with the .22. I sold mine and wasn't sorry to see it go.

That's kinda funny. I bought one a few years back. Never had the chance to shoot it in the bush (so take this with a grain of salt). At the range I could hit well with the 20 ga. barrel, but I couldn't even hit the paper with the .22.

I never used the gun, so I sold it to a fellow. I told him all about it before selling it to him. He was supposed to get back to me and let me know if he could get the .22 shooting on target. He never did, so I assume he couldn't.

 

[CoryTheCowboy]

I (well, my Dad) have had the opposite experience. The .22 will hit a quarter at 25 yards, more than accurate for hitting grouse or rabbits. The 20 shoots slightly higher than the point of aim, but nothing you have to compensate for on game.

 

[brybenn]

I just sold my 24. It was a 410 not a 20. It will pattern right on top of the 22 hole and it very accurate. Very fast shooting gun. I think they're great guns and I'm already regretting saying sold for mine

 

[straightshooter]

In past threads, we've heard from numerous folks who have had good experiences with these guns. I'm reasonably sure that my experience is not unusual, but equally, not the rule. The impression I get is that there's nothing inherently wrong with the design, but some individual guns are better regulated than others.

One thing's for sure. They're a very popular model and there's more buyers than there are sellers.