Win Mod 24 SxS

gordo b. · December 17, 2002, 12:13 PM

I can pick up an excllent condition Model 24 Win. 12ga double for $500. I like the rounded smooth feel. People tell me these are pure junk like 37A Winchesters. Whats the deal with Model 24 Winchester sbys?

ACP230 · December 17, 2002, 02:31 PM

They were the lower priced side by side in the Winchester linup. The Model 21 was the top of the line. My old Gun Trader's Guide (18 th Edition) puts the value of a M24 in excellent condition at $495.

A family friend had one in 20 gauge and I was impressed by it.

Dave McC · December 17, 2002, 05:54 PM

24s were well made, a little on the heavy side. There's not many around because people hang on to them.

If you like it, get it.

gordo b. · December 17, 2002, 10:16 PM

Thanks for the info I think I can offer $450 for it if its there another week or so. I have other high grade SxS that I keep in their English cases for investment purposes only. And I have other favorite utility grade shotguns, I just wanted to top off a large cross section of 1935 -62 Winchesters rifle and pistol models I favor.

HerbG · December 18, 2002, 08:32 AM

Anybody who thinks the Model 24 is junk, has probably never owned one. A 24 in 12 ga was my first shotgun and it gave me years of service - very reliable. It was a relatively inexpensive shotgun from the 40's and 50's, but quite a bit better than the lower end products available from other makers of the era. I'd buy one in a second if the price were right, and $500 sounds reasonable to me if it is in good mechanical condition. The only disadvantage I can think of is that finding replacement parts would be difficult.

gordo b. · December 18, 2002, 10:46 PM

Once again Stevens/Savage 311's are going for high $300's so I hope a Win 24 for $500 aint bad.

December 17, 2002, 12:13 PM	#1
gordo b. Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2002 Location: Peoples republik of Calif. Posts: 961	Win Mod 24 SxS I can pick up an excllent condition Model 24 Win. 12ga double for $500. I like the rounded smooth feel. People tell me these are pure junk like 37A Winchesters. Whats the deal with Model 24 Winchester sbys?

December 17, 2002, 02:31 PM	#2
ACP230 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2000 Posts: 708	They were the lower priced side by side in the Winchester linup. The Model 21 was the top of the line. My old Gun Trader's Guide (18 th Edition) puts the value of a M24 in excellent condition at $495. A family friend had one in 20 gauge and I was impressed by it. __________________ "To disarm the people (is) the best & most effectual way to enslave them." George Mason.

December 17, 2002, 05:54 PM	#3
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	24s were well made, a little on the heavy side. There's not many around because people hang on to them. If you like it, get it.

December 17, 2002, 10:16 PM	#4
gordo b. Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2002 Location: Peoples republik of Calif. Posts: 961	Thanks for the info I think I can offer $450 for it if its there another week or so. I have other high grade SxS that I keep in their English cases for investment purposes only. And I have other favorite utility grade shotguns, I just wanted to top off a large cross section of 1935 -62 Winchesters rifle and pistol models I favor.

December 18, 2002, 08:32 AM	#5
HerbG Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2000 Posts: 111	Anybody who thinks the Model 24 is junk, has probably never owned one. A 24 in 12 ga was my first shotgun and it gave me years of service - very reliable. It was a relatively inexpensive shotgun from the 40's and 50's, but quite a bit better than the lower end products available from other makers of the era. I'd buy one in a second if the price were right, and $500 sounds reasonable to me if it is in good mechanical condition. The only disadvantage I can think of is that finding replacement parts would be difficult.

December 18, 2002, 10:46 PM	#6
gordo b. Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2002 Location: Peoples republik of Calif. Posts: 961	Once again Stevens/Savage 311's are going for high $300's so I hope a Win 24 for $500 aint bad.