Stevens Model 22-410 Over/Under .22 LR / .410 – 24" Barrels, Color Casehardened Frame, WWII-Era Production
This Stevens Model 22-410 presents one of the earliest American over/under combination gun designs, pairing a .22 LR rifle barrel over a 3-inch-chambered .410 shotgun barrel. Produced during the WWII era and later re-cataloged as the Savage Model 24, it gained recognition as a U.S. Army Air Corps survival firearm. A color casehardened steel frame, blued carbon-steel barrels, and checkered furniture give this example traditional appeal and period-correct authenticity.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent – sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Notes: The metal surfaces and stock display noticeable handling marks consistent with field use, but the bores remain bright and well-preserved.
What’s Included
- Stevens Model 22-410 over/under rifle-shotgun
Introduced in 1938, the Model 22-410 offered hunters a practical dual-caliber solution long before combination guns became commonplace in the United States. This example retains its original hammer-mounted barrel selector, a feature uncommon on European drillings of the same era.
The 24-inch blued carbon-steel barrels are factory length and accept modern 3-inch .410 shotshells, expanding field versatility. A single selective trigger simplifies operation, while an exposed hammer provides immediate visual confirmation of the firearm’s status.
The color casehardened steel frame and receiver remain in their original finish, pairing with a walnut pistol-grip stock and beavertail fore-end. Checkering on both grip and fore-end enhances control, and the 13.75-inch length of pull suits a broad range of shooters.
Iron sights consist of a steel blade/bead front and a folding adjustable rear, giving the rifle barrel practical accuracy for small-game or survival use. The stamped “2 F” date code places production shortly after the war, aiding collectors in pinpointing its manufacture year.