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I'm wondering why somebody would assume combo guns would fall into the "custom" category, along with all the rebarreled Remington 700's with mass-produced synthetic stocks?
Most drillings aren't custom-made, and Savage combo guns certainly aren't.
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I'm wondering why somebody would assume combo guns would fall into the "custom" category, along with all the rebarreled Remington 700's with mass-produced synthetic stocks?
Most drillings aren't custom-made, and Savage combo guns certainly aren't. To someone who likely doesn't go farther than his local Wal-mart to buy his guns they would certainly appear both exotic and custom. Especially given the old world craftsmanship, engraving and dare I say it: the price tag. Some folks just aren't capable of appreciating the finer things in life even if they didn't have to worry about the $$$.
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I'm wondering why somebody would assume combo guns would fall into the "custom" category, along with all the rebarreled Remington 700's with mass-produced synthetic stocks?
Most drillings aren't custom-made, and Savage combo guns certainly aren't. +1 on the Savage 24's. Definitely not custom made, LMAO, can't even regulate the barrels, and the price certainly reflects that, even in this 1967 add. But they sure are fun. ![[Linked Image]](http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd71/wink_man/1967Savage24add_zps41238a2a.jpg)
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I'm wondering why somebody would assume combo guns would fall into the "custom" category, along with all the rebarreled Remington 700's with mass-produced synthetic stocks?
Most drillings aren't custom-made, and Savage combo guns certainly aren't. LOL I love it to when people think throwing a new screw on barrel and a plastic stock makes their gun a custom. IMHO it makes it a hodged podged together rifle. As for the Savage combo gun who would want to talk about them or even admit they have one?
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As for the Savage combo gun who would want to talk about them or even admit they have one? I would. And admits to owning about 2 dozen of them, LMAO.
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As for the Savage combo gun who would want to talk about them or even admit they have one? I would. And admits to owning about 2 dozen of them, LMAO. don't have but 1, but love it...
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Wink Man,
Thanks for posting that advertisement!
That's exactly the model of Savage I first owned. Bought it in 1969 when just out of high school with my wages from working on a farm in eastern Montana. It was a 20-gauge/.22 Magnum, and I killed a pile of game with it over the next few years. The shotgun barrel patterned a little high, but I learned to shoot it--and pretty well, for a kid. The .22 Magnum barrel shot very well.
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Wink Man,
Thanks for posting that advertisement!
That's exactly the model of Savage I first owned. Bought it in 1969 when just out of high school with my wages from working on a farm in eastern Montana. It was a 20-gauge/.22 Magnum, and I killed a pile of game with it over the next few years. The shotgun barrel patterned a little high, but I learned to shoot it--and pretty well, for a kid. The .22 Magnum barrel shot very well. Brought back fond memories for me as well, had one just like it. Killed a bunch of groundhogs, and other vermin with the 22 mag, and rabbits with the 20 ga. The trigger return spring in mine was busted. Had to hold it muzzle down while cocking the hammer, or push the trigger forward, to get the sear to engage! Neat gun! Oh, and I too would love to see a drilling/combo section here at the fire! Jeff
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Wink Man,
Thanks for posting that advertisement!
That's exactly the model of Savage I first owned. Bought it in 1969 when just out of high school with my wages from working on a farm in eastern Montana. It was a 20-gauge/.22 Magnum, and I killed a pile of game with it over the next few years. The shotgun barrel patterned a little high, but I learned to shoot it--and pretty well, for a kid. The .22 Magnum barrel shot very well. John, My pleasure. I too graduated high school in 1969(hate to age myself). I have a LOT of the older adds for the Savage 24's, if they interest you, pm me your regular email, and I'll send them to you as full sized attachments. That particular add is for a Savage 24 J-DL, 1967 vintage. I have 2 of them and both are 1967's according to the Savage/Stevens date code. Additionally, I have that full sized add in a nice oak frame atop one of the gun cabinets. The add came from a 1967 Field & Stream magazine. Once in a blue moon you'll find one that the barrels shoot together, but more often than not, you simply have to adjust, as you stated. That particular style of barrels was said to be extremely accurate due to the rifle barrel being brazed the full length to the shotgun barrel, therefore making it very stiff. Alas by about 1973 it became cost prohibitive to do so, and the barrels were separated in a variety of manners. Either way, they sure are a fun gun. I have at least one of every Savage 24 rifle over 20 gauge made, including the .357 Maximum, except for a 22 Hornet, that one has managed to elude me, and I don't seem to chase it any more. Here's a cabinet of Savage 24's, 2 are 242's(410 over 410)and there's 2 Savage Fox BSE's in there, one at each end, a Camper across the top. I'm kinda ashamed to show them, LMAO, but here they are: ![[Linked Image]](http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd71/wink_man/P1050045.jpg)
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Garry,
Nice collection! I'll PM you my e-mail. Thanks!
As I recall, my .22 Magnum/20 cost $67.50 at the local hardware store in Forsyth, Montana. Can't recall exactly what a box of 3" 20-gauge ammo and a box of .22 Magnums cost back then, but it was less than $5 for both.
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John,
Thanks. The price sounds about right, that 1967 add shows a list price from Savage of $68.50 for the 24J-DL and the standard model has a list price of $54.50.
I remember 1969 and hardware stores, it was even politically correct in the heart of the Socialist Republic of New Jersey(Bergen County) to have Peters shotgun shells in the display window of Zegels Hardware in Midland Park come fall, but those days are long gone here.
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Wink Man,
Thanks for posting that advertisement!
That's exactly the model of Savage I first owned. Bought it in 1969 when just out of high school with my wages from working on a farm in eastern Montana. It was a 20-gauge/.22 Magnum, and I killed a pile of game with it over the next few years. The shotgun barrel patterned a little high, but I learned to shoot it--and pretty well, for a kid. The .22 Magnum barrel shot very well. John, My pleasure. I too graduated high school in 1969(hate to age myself). I have a LOT of the older adds for the Savage 24's, if they interest you, pm me your regular email, and I'll send them to you as full sized attachments. That particular add is for a Savage 24 J-DL, 1967 vintage. I have 2 of them and both are 1967's according to the Savage/Stevens date code. Additionally, I have that full sized add in a nice oak frame atop one of the gun cabinets. The add came from a 1967 Field & Stream magazine. Once in a blue moon you'll find one that the barrels shoot together, but more often than not, you simply have to adjust, as you stated. That particular style of barrels was said to be extremely accurate due to the rifle barrel being brazed the full length to the shotgun barrel, therefore making it very stiff. Alas by about 1973 it became cost prohibitive to do so, and the barrels were separated in a variety of manners. Either way, they sure are a fun gun. I have at least one of every Savage 24 rifle over 20 gauge made, including the .357 Maximum, except for a 22 Hornet, that one has managed to elude me, and I don't seem to chase it any more. Here's a cabinet of Savage 24's, 2 are 242's(410 over 410)and there's 2 Savage Fox BSE's in there, one at each end, a Camper across the top. I'm kinda ashamed to show them, LMAO, but here they are: I sure want to thank you for sharing these photos. 
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I sure want to thank you for sharing these photos. Again, my pleasure. Also have most of the Savage catalogs from 1967 to 1980 that have the Savage 24 specs, models, calibers, etc. If Rick was to start a new Section on such, I'd be willing to scan and put up those specs. I already did it once for the Savage 24 discussion board. Also think Alectoris came up with the best name for the new section, "Drilling, Combination & Express Guns". Especially the 'combination' part. Another board started such a section and some clown on it kinda decided Savage 24's are a little to 'low class' to bother with compared to Drillings. Needless to say, I don't go there anymore, as I kinda happen to like Savage 24's, neat little guns.
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Very cool, Wink Man.
I only have the 22 mag over 3" 20, but I love those 24's.
Thanks for posting.
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I only have the 22 mag over 3" 20, but I love those 24's.
Frankly, I think you have the best combo of the bunch they offered. I always thought of the Savage 24 as a 'bugout/survival' gun. If one had to bug out, a 24 as you have in your hands and a Camper(22 rimfire over 20) broken down in your pack as a spare along with a brick of rifle ammo for each and some 20 gauge birdshot and slugs could feed you for a long long time. Federal incidentally make a very overlooked load for the 22 Magnum, it's a 50 grain jacketed hollow point and it is a wicked little load. I think it would be the best choice as a survival round for killing most game up to deer and black bear in a survival situation.
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Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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Flave,
maybe you could have Mule Deer be your VP.
With your moderator status and his,.....a STATUS
you could command the ear of the site owner.
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I'm wondering why somebody would assume combo guns would fall into the "custom" category, along with all the rebarreled Remington 700's with mass-produced synthetic stocks?
Most drillings aren't custom-made, and Savage combo guns certainly aren't. Mr. Barsness, I hope this post finds you well this fine Thursday. I have been maneuvering to accomplish this task for some time. See below: Dear Rick,
As President of the 24hourcampfire I would like to speak on behalf of my constituents.
It has been brought to my attention that many would like to see a Combination Guns section.
There are a lot of questions that need to be answered before one considers purchasing such a firearm and it would be nice to be able to ask these questions in one section.
They are not big bores.
The Hunting Rifles section is for peasants.
Custom Rifles and Cartridges? Nope.
This is our humble request. Please let me know your thoughts so that I can share them with my people.
Travis Perhaps we could combine your sterling reputation, with my alcoholism, and create the perfect monster. Love, Travis
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Flave,
maybe you could have Mule Deer be your VP.
With your moderator status and his,.....a STATUS
you could command the ear of the site owner. I think it's time for Rick to stop playing partisan politics and bring us all together once more. Travis
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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Perhaps we could combine your sterling reputation, with my alcoholism, and create the perfect monster.
Love,
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