Savage model 24 question

[baer19d]

I have a savage 24 in 22mag/410. I don't know the date of manufacture but it's in pretty good shape. My question is if I hade it drilled and tapped for a receiver sught would that decrease or increase the value of the rifle?

   Thanks, Mike

[trotterlg]

I don't think it will make any difference at all, they are cool guns, but they are really not extremely collectable.  I have a 30-30 over a 20 gauge.  Larry

[olsmokey]

These things are starting to become desireable and pretty costly. They are getting hard to find in certain configurations. If it were mine I would not alter it. For a couple hundred bucks you can buy a bolt 22mag already tapped for a scope. Around here an average 24 will bring $350, who knows what they will be worth in another 10 yrs.

[baer19d]

These things are starting to become desireable and pretty costly. They are getting hard to find in certain configurations. If it were mine I would not alter it. For a couple hundred bucks you can buy a bolt 22mag already tapped for a scope. Around here an average 24 will bring $350, who knows what they will be worth in another 10 yrs.

Thats kind of what I'm thinking. This one is an older one with case hardened receiver and wood stocks which I dont see for sell often. I did own a newer 24F in .22 hornet/20ga that was parkarized (I think) with synthetic stocks that I didn't like much. In my opinion it was no where near the quality of the one I have now. That's how I ended up with this one, I traded the 24F even up for it. I think I made a good trade.   

[yooper77]

I personally feel a permanent modification / alteration to any firearm will always decrease its value regardless of condition.

I passed on a Savage 24 V deluxe 222 Rem / 20 gauge for $250 about 10 years ago because it was drilled and tapped.

yooper77

[woodchukhntr]

The .22 Mag./.410 seem sto be somewhat rare, so don't make any permanent alterations.

I have successfully attached receiver sights to Savage 24's by using JB Weld.  All that's necessary to remove them is a propane torch (remove the buttstock first).  Heat the sight and pull it off.  Clean the warm JB Weld off the metal with a coarse piece of cotton or burlap (don't use synthetic).  The metal finish is not harmed.  Before attaching the sight just clean both surfaces with alcohol.  Use some kind of clamp to hold the sight overnight.

[torpedoman]

soldered together barrels do not drill, Clamped barrels go for it. However that is just my opinion.