J Stevens Arms 22-410 Savage 24 .22 LR .410 Gauge Combo Gun, 1938-1946 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1203
LSB#: 210324DL34
Make: Stevens, J. Stevens Arms Company
Model: .22-.410 (Savage Model 24 Predecessor)
Serial Number: NSN
Year of Manufacture: 1938-1946
Caliber: .22 LR / .410 Gauge, chambered for 3” shells.
Action Type: Top Lever Break Action Over/Under Combo Gun with Extractor
Markings: The left side of the .410 barrel is marked “STEVENS”, “J. STEVENS ARMS COMPANY / CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A.”, and “MODEL .22-.410”. The right side of the .22 barrel is marked “.22 LONG RIFLE”. The right side of the .410 barrel is marked “PROOF TESTED .410 BORE / 3 INCH CHAMBER”. The right side of the receiver is marked “PATENT PENDING”.
Barrel Length: 24”
Choke: Full, Fixed.
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a bead on a ramped base that is fixed to the rifle barrel. The rear sight is a v-notch elevator sight dovetailed into the rifle barrel.
Weight: 5lb, 15.1oz
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with pistol grip and beavertail forend, fluted straight comb, and textured black hard rubber buttlate. There is a sling stud on the belly of the buttstock. The buttstock has a few scattered minor dings most notable near the comb. The forend has a few light dings on the underside. There is a thin 3/4” long crack on the right side of the grip where it meets the forend. There are no chips. The drop at comb is 1 5/8”, the drop at heel is 2 3/4”. The cast is off. The LOP measures 14 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has light scuff wear at the heel and toe as well as intermittent light nicks along the edge. Overall, the stocks rate in Very Good-plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blued Barrel Assembly with Case Color Receiver.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: Both bores are bright and the rifling in the .22 barrel is well-defined. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The barrel assembly has intermittent light nicks and scuffs most notable at the center of the rifle barrel where there are also a few spots of minor surface oxidation. The case-hardening on the receiver is still quite strong and there are a fews spots of minor surface oxidation near the edge of the receiver. Screws show light tool marks but have strong slots. All markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lock up is tight with no play. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Model 22-410 was introduced in 1938 and is a survival gun. The .22 Long Rifle barrel is good for small game/varmint hunting, while the .410 is good for turkey. Not a bad tool with which to put dinner on the table! Introduced by Stevens in 1938, the 22-410 was produced until 1950 when Savage, after having acquired Stevens, re-branded the exact same gun as the Model 24. This example is in Very Good condition, both cores are bright, the lock-up is tight, and mechanically everything is in good working order. There is a small, thin crack in the grip that will need to be addressed, but it does not detract from what is a pretty nice combo gun. Good luck and happy bidding!