Valmet/Savage Arms Model 2400 12 GA 2 3/4”/.308 Win 23.5″ Combination Gun
SOLD FOR: $1,675.00
LSB#: LSB260406SB046
Make: Valmet of Finland
Model: 2400
Serial Number: 50961
Year of Manufacture: 1975-1980 / ATF Modern
Gauge/Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 3/4″ Chamber, 308 Win
Action Type: Break Action
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “VALMET MADE IN FINLAND”. The right side of the barrel is marked “PROOF TESTED 12 GA 2 3/4″ CHAMBER”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “VALMET”. The side of the monoblock is marked with the serial number and “12/70 / 308 Win” There are proofmarks on the monoblock.
Barrel Length: 23 1/2″, Solid Rib
Choke: Full, Fixed.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a red fiber bar fixed to the rib of the barrel. The rear sight is a folding square-notch leaf, pinned to the rib. The rib of the shotgun barrel is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two-piece press checkered walnut, with a capped semi-pistol grip, rounded comb, rubber Beretta buttpad, and a grooved detachable forend. There is a sling ring in the belly of the buttstock, and a sling ring attached to the bottom barrel. A buttstock spacer has been installed. There is handling wear. There are scratches and compression marks throughout. There is a chip on the left side of the buttstock spacer. There are no cracks. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. Overall, the stocks rate in about Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The shotgun bore is bright, with no erosion. There are fouling streaks down the length of the bore. In this writer’s opinion, both bores rate 8 out of 10.
The rifle bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, both bores rate 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This combination gun retains about 90% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows handling wear. There are scratches and thinning throughout. There is thinning on the bottom of the receiver. There is surface rust forming on the barrel. There are nicks throughout. There are spots of patina throughout. The right side of the barrels have yellow paint. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads range from sharp to tooled with serviceable slots. The pins are unmarred. Overall, this combination gun rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the tang mounted safety. This combo gun features a superposed hammerless design, with a single trigger. The fire selector is a small push button on the upper part of the trigger. The trigger has a crisp and clean break. We have not fired this firearm, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Valmet Model 2400, represents a classic European-style combination gun designed for versatility in the field. Produced in the latter half of the 20th century, these over-under combination guns paired a shotgun barrel with a centerfire rifle barrel, allowing the user to address a wide range of game with a single firearm. This example’s pairing of 12 gauge over .308 Winchester reflects a practical and effective configuration, with the 12 gauge long established as a highly adaptable sporting cartridge and the .308 Winchester, introduced in the 1950s, known for its accuracy, efficiency, and widespread use in both hunting and military applications. The Model 2400’s hammerless break-action design, single selective trigger, and integral sighting system highlight its thoughtful engineering and intended role as a reliable all-in-one hunting arm.
This example shows honest field use while retaining a strong majority of its original finish, with scattered handling marks, light thinning, and areas of patina that speak to its time in service. The walnut stock set exhibits handling wear and minor imperfections but remains structurally sound, complemented by practical additions such as sling rings and a spacer-adjusted length of pull. Both bores remain bright with defined surfaces, showing only moderate fouling, and the mechanical function is intact with a crisp trigger and properly operating selector system. The presence of paint on the barrels and light surface oxidation are noted but do not detract from the overall character of the piece. Altogether, this Valmet/Savage combination gun stands as a versatile and well-built example of a traditional European hunting concept brought to the American market. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P