ee
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Post by ee on Dec 17, 2012 11:24:37 GMT -5
Continuing from the old forum with Ibex's question about the stampings on the Savage combo:
I have never seen the stamping "M24" Likewise, I have never seen the stamping "24M" I have, of course, seen "24 Series M"
There is definitely a designation of "24M" as it referred to the magnum version of the rimfire Model 24, but I don't believe it was ever stamped as such. Anybody else???
The "24 Series M" does not indicate magnum, it was simply one of several Series designations (slight variations) that appeared in the '70s and into the '80s.
This is similar to the 24D designation. There is definitely a 24D and a 24MD (magnum), not to be confused with a 24 DL or MDL (and all it's variations: B-DL, C-DL, E-DL, H-DL, J-DL) but there was never a stamping of "24D", nor "24MD". These D combos were "deluxe" but not DLs, they just wore walnut instead of plain hardwood. These can be seen in some of the advertising and catalogs, with the D designation in the description, but not stamped on the gun. I hope that ODell will be able to clarify some of this in the book he is compiling.
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crazy
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Post by crazy on Dec 17, 2012 11:37:12 GMT -5
I always thought the DL in a 24B-DL simply meant deluxe. Great info. I had one that was wounded in a fire, and cleaned up. I don't remember it originally, but loved it later. Loved that gun.
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Post by odell23 on Dec 17, 2012 13:58:22 GMT -5
First post on the new board ! Okay, so the "M" designation appears in Savage literature and ephemra only in the early years and models. (e.g. 24 vs. 24M, 24S vs. 24MS, & 24-DL vs. 24-MDL) It was meant to distinguish between .22lr and .22wrm chamberings. Other than the different markings of the actual caliber, none of the guns were marked with the letter "M". It is important to note that the reason Savage did this was because there was different firing pins used on .22lr and .22wrm. The "Series M" designation is found stamped onto the sides of the following frames: 24C Series M, 24D Series M, & 24 Series M (which is the Field Grade model and not the earlier style). Each of these were the first of the series for each of these types of 24. This type of nomenclature was common to Savage as a way to keep track of changes and repair parts to guns if changes were made. Pay close attention to the details here. The 24-DL is known as the De Luxe Model from catalog years 1962-1968. Common features for all varieties include full length brazed barrels, satin chrome reciever (except last year of produced J-DL), gold trigger, Monte Carlo style stock, pressed checkering on the forearm/wrist/pistol grip, rolled engraving of fox and turkey on side pannels. The 24D is known as the Deluxe Model from catalog years 1969-1979. Common features for all varieties include separated barrels with barrel band front sight, painted black reciever, Monte Carlo style stock. The 24D Series S was distinctly different from the other varieties as it was never marked with a "D". It is identical to the 24 Series S (Field Grade) in every way except it 24D has the upgraded stock and forearm of the 24V produced during that same time period. I'm starting to think you guys are trying to get this book out of me one piece at a time!
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ao
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Post by ao on Dec 23, 2012 12:28:06 GMT -5
Put me on your list for a book when you get it done..
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