Frequently Asked Questions
for the
Savage Model 24 Combo Gun Discussion Board
created 04 February 2003
Welcome one and all. Our thanks to Miles Fortis for letting us use his bandwidth to host this page. When we started the Savage 24 discussion board we had no idea that it would grow and become so popular as fast as it did, let alone to the point where we would need to build a FAQ list for it. A lot of folks come by the board to ask questions about this uncommon gun which seems to be developing a sort of "under the radar popularity" as an all around foraging and survival gun.
If you have a question about the 24 and want instant info, we recommend you check here first before posting an inquiry on the board (which of course you are welcome to do, the board is open to everyone) because your question may have already been answered.
#1: "Where can I find general information about the Savage Model 24 Combo Gun?"
This isn't intended to be an all-inclusive list, just some places to start. We will continue to add to this list as we come across new articles. Know of one not listed here? Post a link on the message board and let us know.
"Combinations in Pairs" by A K Church & The Lone Gunman
"Those Wonderful Combo Guns" by Gerhard Schroeder and Dan Martinez
"Tech Notes" from the Beartooth Bullet Archives. Includes photos of the rare Camper's model!
Roger's Over & Under Mule-Ear ML Rifle. Neat article about an old collectible combo gun
#2: "Do you have any exploded parts diagrams for the Savage 24?
Takedown instructions--including an exploded parts diagram!!--were actually found on Savage Arm's own website! Page six of the online instructions (use the links at the bottom of their page) shows the diagram. Click here to check it out. (NOTE: as of present this site no longer seems to be working. I will update this if and when it is possible.)
Otherwise, a few of these have been provided to us by thoughtful gentlemen who frequent the board. Remember that there have been so many variants of this design--caliber/gauge combinations, etc--that a totally comprehensive list may not be available.
Here are diagrams to a .22/.410 version as well as the 24-V, 24-V-A as well as one which seems to display parts for the C, D, M, P and S versions. The three images on the right indicate that they are accurate for the 24-A, B, C, DL, E, H, and J models.
Be advised these are large images and may take a couple of minutes to download on a dial-up connection. They will open in a new window.
#3: "What do the different model numbers mean?" Or, "When was my Savage 24 X-Y-Z made?"
This is probably the most frequently asked question on the Savage 24 board by new posters. As far as I can determine there isn't a lot of rhyme-or-reason on Savage's model-numbering system for the old guns, and frankly Savage themselves aren't terribly forthcoming with documentation on their older, out-of-print guns. Garry found some old catalog pages that has a few of them listed and I have posted them below. They are in JPEG format. If you have any data concerning the dates of manufacture for the various models of Savage 24 Combo Gun (example: the "24-C" is the "Camper's Companion" model with the ammo trap under the buttplate, but the numbers seem to range from "24-A" to "24-V") please contact us and we will update this FAQ page accordingly.
These two new ones were thoughtfully provided by Garry W. They are large and will open in a new window as well, so if you have a slow connection they may take a few minutes to load.
#4: "Where can I find parts for my Savage combo gun?"
This topic has also been discussed on the discussion board at some length. Here are a list of links to parts dealers who may be able to sell you that hard-to-find "fore-end spring retention spring" or spare firing pin for your 24.
#5: "Where can I find accessories (cheek pads, brass, etc.) for my 24?"
Again, in no particular order, here are some valuable online resources to get you started:
Brownell's: all around parts and accessories vendor
McAce: makers of shotgun tube inserts and chamber adapters
Alex Auxiliary Cartridges: chamber adapters and more
Graf & Sons: shotgun accessories (mini-tube gauge reducers, butt stock shell holders, etc.)
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