Make: Winchester

Model: 24 

Serial Number: 114398 

Year of Manufacture: 1949-1958. Records are not available after 1948. This gun was likely produced closer to 1958 as the last serial number was in the 116,000 range. 

Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4” Shells

Action Type: Top Break, Side by Side (SXS) with Extractors

Barrel Length: 30”

Choke: Left: Full, Right: Modified, Both Fixed 

Sights / Optics: There is a silver-colored bead mounted at the front of the solid rib. The top of the rib is serrated to reduce glare.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with beavertail forend, straight comb, semi--pistol grip and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is some finish wear in the grip areas and the finish appears to have been touched-up at the right-rear of the forend. There is a thin crack in the right-front of the wrist. The LOP measures 14 3/8" and 13 3/8" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has light wear with well defined checkering and lettering. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition. 

Type of Finish: Blue 

Finish Originality: Original 

Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright. There is no erosion in the bores, just a little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate 9 out of 10. 

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. The barrels have some light finish under the forend. There are scattered tiny nicks and scratches, mostly concentrated in the receiver. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good-plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrels lock up to the receiver with no play. The safety engages automatically when the action is opened. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: Introduced in 1939 and with production continuing through 1958, the Winchester model 24 was a no-frills, utilitarian double-barrel shotgun intended to compete with makers like Stevens and Savage/Fox. Unlike many of Winchester's offerings, it was never offered in high grades, no engraving, no special features, just the Model 24. It offered an affordable but quality-made double to the American shooter, produced by one of the most prominent firearm manufacturers in the nation. To this day, this will likely prove to be a reliable bird gun, it shows light wear for its age. However as with all things Winchester, there may be collectors waiting to add this gun to their safe. Please see our photos and good luck!