This is from one of the knowledgeable guys over at the
www.savage24.com forum.
http://savage24forum.boards.net/thread/192/different-stevens-savage-combo-gunsUpdated Version 4/18/13
This is a diagnostic tool to determine which Stevens or Savage combination gun you are looking at per factory configurations. Follow the question tree in order to determine which gun you have. Keep in mind someone may have modified the gun after it left the factory, in which case this diagnostic test may not be correct for some guns.
1. Is the configuration of the gun rifle barrel over shotgun barrel? If yes go to #2. If no go to #14.
2. Does the gun have 20 inch or 24 inch barrels? If it has 20 inch barrels go to #3. If it has 24 inch barrels go to #4.
3. Does the gun have a satin nickel finish? If yes go to #3A. If no go to #3B.
3A. Is the gun’s rifle barrel chambered for .22 long rifle or .357 magnum or maximum? If it is chambered for .22 long rifle then the gun is the 24CS Survival model. If it is chambered for either .357 magnum or maximum the gun is the Savage 24VS Survival model.
3B.The gun is a Savage 24C Campers Companion model. If it has a lever mounted on top of the tang to open the breech, it is marked on the right side of the frame as either a Model 24C Series M, 24C Series N, 24C Series P, or 24C Series R. If it has a sliding block in front of the trigger guard then it is marked on the left side of the rifle barrel as a Model 24C Series S.
4. Are the barrels brazed together the entire length (meaning no gap between the barrels)? If yes go to #5. If no go to #8.
5. Does the gun have a lever on the right side of the frame which opens the breech? If yes go to #5A. If no go to #6.
5A. The gun is the Savage 24S Sidelever model. It is marked on the right side of the frame as either the Model 24S, 24S-A, 24S-C, 24S-D, or 24S-E.
6. Does the gun have engraved game scene side plates on the frame? If yes go to #6A. If no go to #7.
6A. The gun is a Savage 24DL De Luxe model. Most of these guns are marked on the right side of the frame as either Model 24-DL, 24B-DL, 24C-DL, 24E-DL, 24H-DL, or 24J-DL. The only exception is the 24B-DL chambered in .22 long rifle or .22 Winchester rimfire magnum over .410 which is marked on the left side of the frame. Most all of these guns have a satin chrome finish on the frames only except for some Model 24J-DL guns which have a black finish frame.
7. Does the gun have a synthetic (tenite) stock? If yes go to #7A. If no go to #7B.
7A. The gun is a Stevens 22-410 Model. It is marked on the left side of the shotgun barrel as Stevens 22-410.
7B. The gun is an early Savage 24 Model. These guns are marked on the right side of the frame as either a Model 24, 24A, 24B, 24E, or 24H.
8. Does the gun have a crossbolt safety near the rear of the frame? If yes go to #9. If no go to #11.
9. Is the stock and forend made from synthetic material and painted camouflage? If yes go to #9A. If no go to #10.
9A. The gun is a Savage 24F-12T Turkey model. It is marked on the left side of the rifle barrel as 24F.
10. Does the gun have engraved side plates? If yes go to #10A. If no go to #10B.
10A. The gun is a Savage 24F Predator model. It is marked on the left side of the rifle barrel as 24F. (Special note: If the gun has a wood stock and forend and/or is marked on the left side of the rifle barrel with 24V go to #13.) Early versions are drilled and tapped for scope mounting on top of the rifle barrel. Later versions are drilled and tapped on the support bar located in between the rifle and shotgun barrels on the right side which used an L-shaped bracket with an integral rail for scope mounting.
10B. The gun is a Savage 42 model.
11. Is the gun chambered for a centerfire cartridge (e.g. .22 Hornet, .222Remington, .223 Remington, .30-30 Winchester, .357 Smith & Wesson Magnum, or .357 Remington Maximum)? If yes go to #11A. If no go to #12.
11A. The gun is a Savage 24V Varmint model. Some guns are marked on the right side of the frame as either the Model 24V or 24V-A. The others or marked of the left side of the rifle barrel as either the Model 24V Series B, 24V Series C, or 24V Series D. (Special note: If the game scene on the right side of the gun is a grouse and not a turkey go to #13)
12. Does the gun have a plain, non-checkered stock? If yes got to #12A. If no go to #12B.
12A. The gun is a Savage 24 Field Grade model. Some guns are marked on the right side of the frame as either Model 24 Series M, 24 Series N, or 24 Series P. Other guns are marked on the right side of the shotgun barrel Model 24 Series P. Another variety is marked on the left side of the rifle barrel Model 24 Series S.
12B. The gun is a Savage 24D Deluxe model. Some guns are marked on the right side of the frame as either Model 24D Series M, 24D Series N, or 24D Series P. Another variety is marked on the left side of the rifle barrel as Model 24 Series S.
13. This class of gun is known as the Savage 24V/F Transition. All of these guns are marked 24V on the left side of the rifle barrel, but contain a variety of different parts and/or features of both the 24V Varmint and either 24F-12T Turkey or 24F Predator models.
14. Does the gun have 1 trigger? If yes go to #14A. If no go to #14B.
14A. The gun is the Savage Model 2400 made by Valmet.
14B. The gun is the Savage Model 389 made by Mariocchi.
