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Post by tomcat109 on Sept 19, 2013 21:07:32 GMT -5
Hello all.....new guy here.....just wanted to say since I've been visiting Savage24.com, I've learned a lot about my Savage 24.....I got it as a b-day present in July from my wife after she found it at a garage sale:-).....She called me on the cell, and asked if I was interested in an old shotgun she saw there at the sale. She said they were asking a $100, so I asked her what kind of shape it was in (after all i didn't expect much for a 100 bucks) she stated that it was kinda rusty and dirty, but the old woman that was having the sale, told her that she used it for shooting possums that came into her yard and it still worked....I said "sure why not".....When i saw it, i was surprised that it had two barrels of different calibers.I looked in both barrels and they were filthy....She said "Happy Birthday", I told her "thank you", then propped it up in the corner of the bedroom and forgot about it. You see, Id had rotater cuff surgery in May and, I wasn't up to cleaning guns, or much of anything else for that matter. A couple of weeks ago, I started to think that maybe it was time to take a look at that gun and clean it up....I started researching it online and was pleasantly surprised to find this sight, and all you nice folks! I thought it was kind of a cool gun to begin with, but didn't really know what we had....it's a "field grade, Savage model 24, series s, .22lr/20ga"....So I got started......I ordered a stock shellcuff from Loganboone, and, it arrived yesterday with a nice letter from him telling me how to install along with a great warranty ( for life!!!) He said to pay for it, only if I'm satisfied with it ! WOW! You don't find that kind of service anywhere anymore....Then today, i spent the day cleaning the gun, then installing the shellcuff on the kitchen table (shoulder is still pretty sore so i took my time).......Cant wait to get it scoped and actually shoot it....surgery was on my right shoulder (bummer) so, it will be awhile yet....I'll try and post some pics....Thanks again to Loganboone, and all of you, for all the insightful, and informative threads....Later...."Stay Safe".........Mark .....Oh yeah! check out the lacing on the cuff...I learned how to lace my boots that way from an old electrical lineman I'd met 25 years ago...he called it a "timber lace".......BTW.....it won't go in the corner of the bedroom....it goes in the gun safe now
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Post by loganboone on Sept 20, 2013 0:05:22 GMT -5
Was the lace I sent you long enough for that fancy lacing? Looks great, and an even better story. I can't stand garage saleing, but I stop at them all for the chance at an M6 Scout. Deluxe grade you have there by the way, not field grade.
P.S. these 24s tend to kick like a mule, so ease into the 20ga barrel with your recent surgery.
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Post by odell23 on Sept 20, 2013 9:09:16 GMT -5
tomcat109,
I hate to burst your bubble, but that gun isn't a Field Grade Series S, it's a Savage 24D Deluxe Series S. Both the Field Grade and 24D Deluxe guns of the Series S type only are identical (including I.D. markings) in everyway but one, the furniture. The 24D Deluxe Series S had the upgraded wood stock and forend which was the same used on the 24V guns of the same era which yours does. For $100 your wife done good. Enjoy it!
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Post by vancmike on Sept 20, 2013 13:55:44 GMT -5
Wife buys dirty ol' unknown gun for $100 and it's a Deluxe 24S. Proof that even a blind pig finds acorns!
Congrats, Tomcat. You not only got a find, but your wife apparently has good taste. My wife 1) would not have stopped at a garage sale; 2) would have looked at the dishes; 3) wouldn't have been able to tell me if there were guns for sale if you held a hot poker to her left toe.
I like the lacing and thinks I must change my two Logan cuffs the same.
Thanks!
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Post by tomcat109 on Sept 20, 2013 20:31:44 GMT -5
Hey guys....WOW ! I'm surprised by the response...and of course(quite often than not) a bit confused about the model/year of this gun! First off..... yes loganboone, the lace needed no cutting, the length you sent is the length i used (perfect)! ...Secondly....vancmike,... for the last hr, Mrs. tomcat laughs, chuckles, or snickers, then mutters "blind pigs find acorns"....she got a kick out of that (she's a farm girl) i'm a city boy out here in the country (i'm kinda slow :-) ....odell23....what's stamped on my gun is..."Savage 24 series s"......and all i've found in the faq's...." Savage 24 (Field Grade): Separated barrels, top of tang barrel release lever; plain standard stocks like on the early Savage 24's. Known models 24 Series N, 24 Series P, 24 Series S. Series N and P have top of tang barrel release lever while Series S the front of the trigger guard sliding block barrel release.".......mine does say "24 series s" and has "the front of the trigger guard sliding block barrel release.".......the only thing that my gun has (that the deluxe model has) is the furniture.....so, therein lies my confusion.....i really don't know......any insight from you guys would help....also i don't know what year.....Thanks guys..."stay safe".....Mark
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Post by captcapsize on Sept 20, 2013 22:24:32 GMT -5
Good find. BTW, good advice on easing into shooting the shotgun. I had rotator cuff surgery in March and just had to try a slug in my recently acquired 24 in .22 mag/20. It hurt like blue blazes, I only wanted to see how close the POI was to the 22 barrel. Have since installed a recoil pad but have not tried a slug again yet. Skeert to!
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Post by tomcat109 on Sept 20, 2013 23:52:18 GMT -5
Hello captcapsize....You're right, that is good advice, I've been looking for a recoil pad to fit on my 24, before i shoot (something that will match logans cuff) How is your shoulder doing? I'm pretty sore yet. My surgeon stated last week that I should be back to work at 100% capacity by Dec. 1st. I'm still working on range of motion. Sure hope that I will make the deer hunt in Nov.I don't know where you are in the world, but, do you deer hunt...if so, do you hunt shotgun slug, or rifle?.....thanks for responding...."stay safe".....Mark
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Post by bkhart on Sept 29, 2013 20:40:44 GMT -5
Welcome and congrats! Don't rush the rehab. Better to loose some of a season than to mess up a great hobby. Earlier this year I patterned my 22/20 ga with slugs. The Remington were all over the place,Winchesters actually shot an overlapping triangle,take some time while in rehab and research what you can to be ready for when your ready to start shooting.BTW,now that you have one,don't be surprised if you start to actively start looking for several more,that's part of the addiction.
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Post by odell23 on Sept 30, 2013 10:45:00 GMT -5
Confusion reigns supreme with these guns. I've been meaning to update that FAQ posting for a while now, just haven't gotten around to it.
The 1980's were an interesting time for Savage. Lots of turmoil, turnover, and ownership change which is reflected in the guns from this time period. Like I said earlier the 24 Field Grade Series S and 24D Deluxe Series S are identical in every way but one. In the Series M, N, and P the Field Grades had standard stocks and plain undecorated frames while the Deluxe guns had the high comb Monte Carlo stocks with pressed checkering and game scene side plates on the frames. But my guess is that when the Series S guns were being produced, Savage took a cost savings measure and used the one gun (Field Grade style) and upgraded some with the 24V style stocks and called it the 24D Deluxe. It was about a $30-40 difference in MSRP over the 5 years that they were produced.
It took me a while to figure this out when I started my research. The catalogs listed the 24D Deluxe Series S, but I never could find one marked this way. I would always see the 24 Field Grade Series S with the upgraded wood, but I always assumed a previous owner just added the better wood and not the factory. Then I found a sales circular that provided the description of the 2 guns which detailed the features of the 24D Deluxe Series S with the 24V wood.
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Post by captcapsize on Sept 30, 2013 21:17:46 GMT -5
Hello captcapsize....You're right, that is good advice, I've been looking for a recoil pad to fit on my 24, before i shoot (something that will match logans cuff) How is your shoulder doing? I'm pretty sore yet. My surgeon stated last week that I should be back to work at 100% capacity by Dec. 1st. I'm still working on range of motion. Sure hope that I will make the deer hunt in Nov.I don't know where you are in the world, but, do you deer hunt...if so, do you hunt shotgun slug, or rifle?.....thanks for responding...."stay safe".....Mark I feel pretty good, still have some pain. My son who has had both shoulders done says he had pain for a year on each shoulder. I have installed a Pachmeyer white line recoil pad and added about 1 pound of lead to the stock. Made a huge difference. I shoot 3" magnums and slugs with no problem. It is a handful to carry now especially with the scope so I put a sling on it. I archery hunt deer, mostly crossbow, can't pull back my compound yet. I use a 30-30 lever for rifle season. I plan on using the 24 for rabbit, grouse, squirrel and turkey. I will carry a couple of slugs with me when small game hunting, bears are becoming a problem here. I had 3 run ins with the same bear 3 days ago. He shows no fear of humans and he out weighs me by 200+ lbs.
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Post by captcapsize on Sept 30, 2013 21:23:21 GMT -5
This is a pic of the same bear, if I posted it correctly. I am in north central Pa.
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Post by vancmike on Oct 1, 2013 12:26:26 GMT -5
Capt, that's a big bear (alas, he and I are in the same weight class...).
And I like your 24s....did you refinish them or are they new stocks....or did I miss a thread somewhere?
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Post by tomcat109 on Oct 1, 2013 20:29:20 GMT -5
...Thanks guys for the thoughtful advice, and insightful responses.....bkhart, I went back to work last week (on light duty) and am watching myself closely as to not re-injure myself. I see the surgeon on the 24th and I'll ask him then if it's ok to shoot. And yes, I have been keeping my eyes peeled for other model 24,s. As a matter of fact, I spyed one today at the gunsmith's behind the counter. He was looking at it because of a misfiring problem.......odell23, Thanks for sharing what you know about the history of these guns. It's nice to know that the model that i have is somewhat unique (at least has a history worth noting).....captcapsize another guy at work had both shoulders done, (like your son) but the word is, he's not coming back (he's 60)...we have those critters on our place, in addition to geese, ducks, deer, and coyotes.....That is a handsome looking bear you have there. I know what you mean by losing their fear of humans....had one year before last that kept coming back to the bird feeders 2 nights in a row untill I had to go out and give him "What For"...couldn't get any sleep because I had "Rovalert" in place (two German shepherds tied up on the porch)......'stay safe'......mark
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