The irony is that about a year ago, I sold a bunch of guns here for a friend and one of them was a Model 24. Wish I'd bought it now.
I am not looking for a Collector's piece; I want a shooter (80% or better) for a reasonable price.
Here's some Fjestad's info on values.
MODEL 241A SPEEDMASTER SEMI-AUTO - .22 S or LR cal., 24 in. barrel, replaced the Model 24, open sights, takedown, tube mag. through stock, non-checkered walnut stock and forearm. Approx. 132,000 mfg. 1935-49.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$425 $375 $300 $200 $150 $125 $115
Add premiums for Special, Peerless, Expert, and Premier Grade models.
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MODEL 24/24A AUTOLOADING RIFLE - .22 S or LR cal., 19 in. barrel, open sights, Browning semi-auto design, bottom ejection, tube mag. through buttstock, takedown, plain pistol grip stock. Approx. 131,000 mfg. 1922-35.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$400 $300 $250 $175 $150 $125 $115
Add premiums for higher grades C Special, D Peerless, E Expert, and F Premier.
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Gene Batchelar
Wheaton, IL