Model 24v series B

I picked up a Model 24V series B (30-30/20ga) yesterday as an impulse buy. I've kicked around the idea of getting one but this is the first one I've seen in good condition in 30-30/20ga for a decent price ($300). Now I just need to decide what I'll do with it. ;D I'm thinking that it'll make a great walk about combo this fall.

My question for you folks who have some experience with this model is what sort of performance should I expect from the 30-30 barrel? Are there any concerns about strength? I don't know how old the gun is, but the serial number is C156*** which seems low. It locks up tight, I just don't know what to watch for in this setup or how strong they are. I'm more familiar with Contenders/Encores in the break open guns and I know their limits.

Andrew

I've got one also and I'm very happy with the performance--I've been using the hornady leveraction 30-30 series ammo in it and feel it works just fine--also I'm tring the remington accerator sabots and just need to work out the ballistics as it relates to the 30-30 scope settings
come by 24savage.com for more info on 24's

It was made in 1976.

Thanks Mad Dog. Since it's only from 1976, is there any significant collectors value to this gun? I'd like to trim the stock down a bit and give it to my dad, but I don't want to start hacking up a collectors piece. ;) It's in nice shape but it does have a couple of handling marks on it.

BigKelly, I'll head on over to 24savage.com and check it out. Thanks.

Andrew

I had only two problems with my 24 V: misfires from a light hammer strike and a 37 pound trigger. (Well, it probably wasn't over 12 pounds, but it was durn heavy!)
Savage 24.com showed me how to fix both problems. It is now 100% reliable and the trigger is about 4.5 pounds. :)

The white knuckle trigger pull was the frst thing I noticed. I pulled the trigger out and cleaned and greased it, and that helped a bit. Then next step will be taking a stone to it.

Andrew