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Post by msheets1030 on Jan 21, 2015 12:39:08 GMT -5
Hello all, I am new to this site. I have a Savage model 24J-DL in a 22 mag over 20 gauge. Does anyone know the current market value, and the year/s this nice gun was manufactured? It is in Very Good to Excellent condition, mechanism and bore in excellent condition. I am NOT a gun collector, but I acquired this from an older gentleman, and this guns unique appearance and cosmetics appealed to me. Thank you for any help you can offer me. |
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Post by jrguerra on Jan 21, 2015 13:53:29 GMT -5
I can see the attraction, that is a beauty. Congratulations on your good fortune finding it - you are doing it right.
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Post by msheets1030 on Jan 21, 2015 17:34:26 GMT -5
Thank you for that. Do you know an approximate value, and what year/s the model 24J-DL were manufactured?
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Post by winkman on Jan 21, 2015 19:36:56 GMT -5
That is an excellent example of an extremely pristine 24J-DL. The pictures are excellent and the gun looks as though it was hardly, if ever used.
1967 was the last year the 24J-DL had the silver reciever, after 1967 Savage made them with the black receivers.
If you look at the shotgun barrel, right near the receiver just above the foxes tail, you will see a small stamped circle (I can see it in the picture). Now unless you have really great eyes, I suggest you get a magnifying glass and look at that circle. Within it, you will find one or two numbers, and a letter. I'm willing to bet that the letter you see in that circle is a U which would make the gun 1967 vintage, the last year of the silver receiver.
Value? All depends on what someone is willing to pay for it. Put it on Gunbroker and if 2 people want it bad, the sky could be the limit, LOL. But for sure, the DL's are highly prized if pristine and the rarest of them is the .22WMR over 410, but they ALL command a good dollar regardless of configuration, especially if they are pristine, as yours appears to be. Best way to try to determine the value is create an account for yourself on Gun Broker, and do a search of Savage 24J-DL on items that have already closed(sold). That will at least tell you what any have sold for recently, or if the starting price was to high and the gun received no bids.
I can tell you, if it helps at all with the price, I have 2 24J-DL's, both 1967's, and if someone offered me $600 for either one, I'd turn it down. While that doesn't tell you the value of the gun, it tells you that at least one person(me) values them highly.
Also, just a heads up, be very careful with that silver trigger guard, it's plastic and it's fragile, and if it breaks, while you can probably find a replacement trigger guard, you won't find one in the original silver finish for sure.
Beautiful gun and best of luck with it.
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Post by msheets1030 on Jan 22, 2015 9:49:44 GMT -5
Thank you for your courteous information, and I appreciate your response! I am a novice to the Savage 24's, but an Uncle of mine has one in the "S" version in a 22/410 version, and I have always loved the way it looked. I know he has had it for many years, and I remember all the rabbits and squirrels he brought home using it. So glad I found this site, and very appreciative to all of you.
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Post by msheets1030 on Jan 22, 2015 9:55:42 GMT -5
Have another question to members - What has been, in your experience, the best ammo to use with this model gun? I know every gun shoots differently, but I have not purchased ammo for this gun, and would like to know what brand of ammo have you had best luck with? Thanks again for any thoughts on this.
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Post by vancmike on Jan 22, 2015 14:51:24 GMT -5
Ammo brands, 20 gauge? Federal, Winchester, Remington, etc. Doesn't matter. 22 Magnum? Anything you can get. It's very difficult to find in many (most?) areas.
The issue about value really depends upon your locale. My experience is that Savage 24s are worth less in the West than other parts of the country. In the mid-west, east and south-east, there's more demand, so values are higher. Check gunbroker.com and gunsamerica.com for recent sales. The internet seems to have increased the value of Mdl 24s; many are selling at prices we couldn't imagine just a few years ago.
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Post by msheets1030 on Jan 22, 2015 19:43:19 GMT -5
Thank you for the information. I live in Indiana, and I haven't seen many in my area. I appreciate your help!
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Post by jrguerra on Jan 23, 2015 13:37:53 GMT -5
The issue about value really depends upon your locale. My experience is that Savage 24s are worth less in the West than other parts of the country. In the mid-west, east and south-east, there's more demand, so values are higher. Check gunbroker.com and gunsamerica.com for recent sales. The internet seems to have increased the value of Mdl 24s; many are selling at prices we couldn't imagine just a few years ago. I've noticed much the same. It appears in regions with denser woods / brush, the 24 (especiallly rimfire) has more appeal, especially for hunters. The more open spaces in the west (especially the mountain regions) have a following for the .22 bore centerfires - maybe due to more small targets of opportunity (ground squirrel / gophers) but thats total speculation. Turkey hunters also like these .22 centerfires. The larger bore centerfires - some hunters, but to me, a lot of collectors grab them up. Who grabs them - well, many are older folks, who had shot one when younger and for nostalgia. Others who just like a practical hunting rifle. If you can find one for less than $350, you are doing well, at least from the prices I've seen here (south Texas). I saw one at a gunshow this past weekend for $450 - it was a plain jane user .22 Magnum / 20 guage. Nothing like the one you have up there. Just my speculations. |
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Post by msheets1030 on Jan 23, 2015 16:43:10 GMT -5
I'm so glad that I found this sight! I value your knowledge and insight! It's folks like you that make a novice like me feel welcome, and the information really is appreciated!
MS
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Post by msheets1030 on Jan 24, 2015 13:18:25 GMT -5
Hello all! I have read that some deer hunters are using slugs for deer hunting with their model 24s. Is it ok to shoot slugs in a model 24J-DL? I'm not sure if I am wanting to use this gun for deer hunting, as I have another deer gun I use for that. But, just curious if it is an option? Thanks for any insight you may have with this.
MS
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Post by msheets1030 on Jan 24, 2015 14:02:08 GMT -5
Just took the 24 out of its gun case for another close look... I doubt if I use it for deer hunting, it's a little too nice of gun to take a chance on getting it all dinged up. I have put plenty of bruises on some of my other deer guns! But, still wondering if shooting slugs in this model is a legitimate option.
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Post by littleguns on Jan 27, 2015 15:03:26 GMT -5
FWIW, I saw two of the nickel DLs (22LR/20g) at a gun show this past weekend; I don't recall which DL model, but one had the spur hammer, the other a side selector. Both were nice guns but not perfect. Asking price for each was in the mid-$500s, and neither one sold. I bought a B-DL last fall at the Tulsa show for, if I recall, $375. The metal is clean and the wood is tight but needs refinishing. I traded a J-DL about a year ago in exchange for a new-in-box Ithaca 49 and something like $300 cash. I was glad to see it go -- beautiful gun but too fancy for my tastes; I had paid $295 for it about six years earlier.
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Post by msheets1030 on Jan 27, 2015 16:17:40 GMT -5
I have been looking at some 24 DL's that have been sold through online auctions within the last year. The DL's that were in good condition, that SOLD, were ranging in prices of between $501.00 - $849.00 plus shipping expense. I know that the area is a factor in prices. Seems that there is little to no difference in receiver being satin chrome or in black. Probably just a personal preference. Prices have been relatively higher through some gun dealer shops such as Cabelas. One thing I have notice is that prices seem to be increasing on ALL model of 24's. Supply and demand?
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Post by madtom on Apr 24, 2017 21:57:31 GMT -5
I have just recently acquired my late Fathers 24J-DL and according to info from this site it is a vintage 67 model .22 mag over 20 ga. It is missing the rear sight, Can I find parts for this?
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