05/29/2026
The featured firearm is a vintage Savage Model 24, chambered in 22/410, from the 1950s-60s era, distinguishable by the absence of letters or series numbers. This piece has undergone a comprehensive restoration, including a rust blued barrel and receiver, hot dip finishing on small parts, and a Tru-Oil finish applied to the wood stock. The outcome is truly commendable.
The Savage Model 24 is a renowned over-and-under combination gun that pairs a rifle barrel with a shotgun barrel. Initially introduced by Stevens Arms in 1938 as the Model 22-410, it was later renamed the Savage Model 24 in 1950. Its versatility, coupled with a rugged breakdown design, made it a staple among hunters and survivalists for many years until its discontinuation in 2010. Originally designed by Stevens Arms, which Savage acquired in 1920, this firearm was crafted to offer hunters the convenience of both a .22 rimfire rifle and a .410 gauge shotgun in a single unit. 1950 – Rebranding to Savage: Production under the Stevens name ceased, and the gun was officially introduced to the Savage catalog as the Model 24.
