Savage Model 24 .22 LR/.410 Over-Under Combination Gun, Early 1950s Chicopee Falls, 24 in Barrels
This early-production Savage Model 24 pairs a .22 LR rifle barrel over a 3 in-chambered .410 bore shotgun barrel, offering versatile firepower in a single takedown package. Built in Savage’s Chicopee Falls plant before the company’s 1960 relocation, it features a hammer-mounted selector, single trigger, and classic walnut furniture—traits that mark it as one of the original post-war iterations of the long-running Model 24 line.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – Extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – Generally clean with minor residue and slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair – Worn rifling with some loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: External metal surfaces show moderate scratching, scuffing, pitting, and blemishing. The walnut stock has cracks and damage where it meets the receiver and will likely require replacement.
What’s Included
- Savage Model 24 .22 LR/.410 over/under combination gun
The 24 in carbon-steel barrels are arranged over/under, with the .22 LR rifle barrel on top for intuitive sight alignment and the .410 shotgun barrel below for fast follow-up shots on small game or pests. A single exposed hammer incorporates the barrel selector, simplifying operation while preserving the gun’s slim profile.
The break-action design allows the barrels to detach from the frame with a single screw, making transport and storage straightforward. Despite its light alloy-steel receiver, the gun maintains a 14 in length of pull, accommodating most adult shooters comfortably.
Iron sights include a bead/post front and an adjustable rear leaf, giving the shooter practical aiming options for both rimfire and shotshell use. The blued finish, combined with case-colored accents on the receiver, reflects the period styling typical of Savage’s 1950s production.
Walnut stock and fore-end provide a classic look and pistol-grip ergonomics. While the stock shows damage, its original wood illustrates the traditional craftsmanship that collectors associate with early Model 24 variants.
With production dating back to the 1950s and roots in the WWII-era Stevens 22-410 survival gun, this Model 24 embodies a significant chapter in American sporting-gun history.