Buying a Stevens 22-410

[@John1911]

Not a bad little gun. These new today would cost a small fortune. Or be made extremely cheaply. john1911.com/buying-a-stevens-22-410/

[@GoodisBest4u]

The new 42v model does not shoot nearly as accurate as the model 24. Beyond that the new ones just don't have that attractive look.

[@jimwalter6497]

Would you have any interest in buying a wooden one “patent pending” Stevens 22-410? I’m in the process of clearing out some of my uncle’s things and found this old hunting rifle. It’s got some patina :) but I think I’ve been able to clean most of it up. Let me know if you are interested, and if you could, since I’ll be trying to sell it to somebody, would you mind throwing a ballpark estimate on value? Thanks!

[@John1911]

@@jimwalter6497 hard to guess value without seeing it. But we wouldn’t be interested since we already have one. By patina, I assume rust. One & a half maybe guessing worst case. Marky

[@withoutprejudice8301]

Still have my first gun given me by Dad at 10 yrs old in 1972. A Steven's mdl 24D (1954) .22/.410, high gloss walnut stock. It's receiver is plated and engraved with a fox jumping a log on one side and a grouse (or turkey) flying on the other. When I realize I've had it for 52 years I get kinda nostalgic and remember hunts I haven't thought of in decades. Have lost rear sight blade twice myself and haven't gotten around to ordering it yet. Thanks for the video. Going to pull it out tonight and spend some time with an old friend.

[@noluck33]

Thanks for not having Ads! My viewing is getting as I do not watch videos with Ads.

[@John1911]

Yup. We never monetize on YT. Not worth the hassle for the viewer (you) or me (ad content restrictions). -Marky

[@ripleyp2002]

Just inherited one of these. It was my grandfather’s who was air force in WW2. My grandfather confirmed years ago that it was indeed a survival weapon for pilots.

[@John1911]

Sounds like a very important gun. I hope your family has it forever. Regards, Marky John1911.com

[@davidstarke2121]

My first gun and still have it today ❤

[@John1911]

That’s awesome!

[@TimJohnson-e6b]

This was my first ever gun and I still have it today 30+ years later and the 22lr still shoots like a laser beam. They don't make anything like they used to

[@John1911]

Few things reflect better on a man’s character than a well used gun. Marky

[@2x4Tactical]

I have a model 24 - 22WMR/.410 wood furniture and blued steel. It was given to me by my grandfather as a kid. My favorite gun I own and best small game rifle ever made.

[@John1911]

A 22 Win Mag combo would be awesome. It must warm your heart to have grand dad’s rifle. Marky

[@mykylc]

Wow...great memories. My first gun as a kid.

[@John1911]

Glad you liked the video! -Marky

[@mykylc]

@@John1911 took me back to 10 years old. Thanks!

[@garybrown1231]

And this gun is actually the perfect first gun for a youth. My uncle just like many other uncles and fathers first put a 22 in my hand and then a shotgun. With this sweet little squirrel and rabbit gun you get both in one !

[@John1911]

True. The first gun I ever shot was some kind of 22 single shot my farmer grandfather put into my hands. I recall shooting at an empty milk carton and not hitting it. Only to walk up to the carton and see the hole punched right through it. I was maybe 5. Possibly younger. I can still remember that clear as yesterday. Marky

[@craigt5990]

I have grandad’s model 24. It is a .22/.410 3”. It has wood furniture and color case harden receiver, the barrels are immaculate inside and out. I assume it is a very old model because it has no serial number . Also I have been in possession of it since around 1964, but I have shot it since around 1957. At this point in its life it is a safe queen although I would have no qualms about using it at any time. It will go to my grandson someday.

[@John1911]

Family guns are the best guns. Also it’s not uncommon for guns made before 1968 to not have serial numbers. To be honest, I wish ours had wood furniture. -Marky

[@alaska1andy959]

Numrich Gun Parts has parts for the Stevens 22-410. Owned one for years, never shot it.

[@John1911]

They are a hoot to shoot. You should shoot yours. -Marky

[@rangervapes571]

I purchased my Savage 24 Camper 22LR/20g back in 1974 with the breakdown case wrap to stuff in your backpack. Still shoot it today and still have the original ammo in the butt stock compartment.

[@John1911]

Wait! Yours hold ammo in the stock?! 😮 I’ll have to check ours tomorrow! -Marky

[@rangervapes571]

@@John1911 Mine has an aluminum plate that swings out from the pad. One hole takes 20g and then two holes for 22LR. I believe this was only available in the Backpack model . Officially it was called the Model 24C Campers Companion

[@John1911]

That’s so cool!!!!!

[@acoldguy2381]

I had a Stevens 22-410 as a youth the same model as in this video. A brother of mine gave it to me. I noticed that the rear sight elevation adjuster was missing on the one in this video as was mine so I took one from a BB gun that I had & it worked just fine. My problem with this model is that after ~ 10,000 22-rounds the chamber expanded to the point that I had to use a knife to remove the casings. I had to sadly retire it!

[@John1911]

Sounds like the gun had a good life! -Marky

[@EverettBaland]

Looked at another today. Always a fan of these combos!

[@John1911]

Scoop them up. You’ll never lose on it. -Marky

[@daveopie4747]

Thanks for the great info. My son was given one from his grandfather. I had no idea what the age of the gun was.

[@John1911]

Glad you liked the video. Anything I said should be taken with a grain of salt for sure! It is my understanding that variations of this combo where made for many years. But the fact Grandpa gave one to his grandson certainly bolsters the “you have an older one” belief. Also…what a neat story!! -Marky

[@marktruitt4265]

I have that gun and never had a problem other than loosing the front ramp . I just ordered a new one .

[@John1911]

Where from? Marky

[@marktruitt4265]

@@John1911 Tennessee

[@garybrown1231]

Do you even hunt squirrel and rabbit which is what this gun is basically for and if you hunted squirrel and rabbit you would probably already know about this gun as I did years ago and I don't even have a gun shop. And does this guy ramble forever without even saying what he paid for it ?

[@John1911]

I do not hunt squirrel and rabbit. I bought the gun because I liked the gun. Fortunately in America that is good enough of a reason. Regards, Marky

[@loganjameson8042]

Man I have one of these and it's still my favorite gun I own.

[@John1911]

They are neat little guns. -Marky

[@WildAthletics]

I have a savage 24 I picked up at auction a few years back. Beautiful gun.

[@John1911]

This one is a little rough cosmetically, but a good shooter grade for us. Marky

[@tonydaniels3093]

I just installed a new selector on one of those, a great little gun

[@John1911]

Obviously we agree. Marky

[@johnscreekmark]

I have a Savage 24 just like that. Side barrel selector button..22WMR over 410…love it.

[@John1911]

They are very popular.

[@tylerb556]

That's really cool I got a Stevens model 70 visible loader

[@John1911]

I will have to Google that. The word “visible” is intriguing. -Marky

[@tylerb556]

@@John1911 it's a really interesting gun in Stevens history. One day I plan to restore it

[@chocolingo7423]

I got one of GB a few years ago and has become my go to small game gun. I replaced the tenite furniture with american walnut. Definitely a keeper!!!!

[@John1911]

Very cool. Marky

[@bengriffin138]

Did you make the fore end or did you find it somewhere?

[@John1911]

@@bengriffin138 I believe he found it at Numrich. -Marky

[@chocolingo7423]

@@bengriffin138… John1911 is correct… found both stock and forearm at Numrich

[@garybrown1231]

And the main reason I was watching this video is because I was hoping he would tell where he got it and how much he paid for it. Was hoping to get some information on that because if you try to buy a Savage model brand new they're like over $800 !

[@John1911]

We purchased it from our local FFL off their used shelf. -Marky

[@farmageddon2978]

I have one from when my grandpa passed away. Going to fire it this weekend. Decent shape. But has the wood plastic stock. Think this gun was from mid late 1940s maybe

[@John1911]

That’s very cool. I hope it stays in your family for hundreds of years. It all depends on you. Marky

[@farmageddon2978]

@@John1911 planning on getting it detailed professionally while maintaining all original parts. Plan on passing it down hopefully many generations after im gone. Was having a lil trouble finding .410 in stock. Hopefully I can check some more places before i go shooting my dad selling me an extra Glock 43 he has for concealed. There have been some break ins happening close to me and some shootings so id rather have one and not need it then need it and not have it is my thinking. Would you have a gun to recommend for in home protection. Would love a short barreled pump action shotgun for in house. aa12 semi would be cool but a lil pricy at around 3k, plus that might be better suited for zombie hoards lol. subbed and liked! Great video

[@John1911]

@@farmageddon2978 Guns are a very personal choice. If you like something and have confidence in it, you will shoot it better. For home defense, you have two options the way I see it. If you have a daily CCW gun, just use that. If that ends up being too small, you can obviously go for something bigger since you are not carrying it. Duty size. Standard mag capacity. Possibly even a lite on board. But no need to overthink it. One of my standard home defense guns for 30 years has been a Mossberg 590, with a WML and side saddle. It lives in my bedroom closet. Literally been doing that since college. Am I a huge shotgun guy? No. But I know it’s there. Sits in cruiser ready condition and I know how the safety works instinctively. What’s on my nightstand? My daily CCW 1911 at 18+1. Surefire light. Spare mag. And phone. That’s my real home defense gun. But the 8+6 Mossberg is always down to party. Mostly out of habit. That’s 50 rounds in combination of 9mm & 00 Buck always on tap. -Marky

[@waynejenkins6259]

I have one of these. The stock was cracked in the wrist when I got it. Not trusting the glue job I did on it, I ordered a new wood stock and forearm for mine. Mine shoots 22 lr and 2 1/2 inch .410 slugs to the same point of aim at 30 yards. Great little gun. I previously owned a model 24 chambered in 20 gauge and .22 Hornet. Wish I had not let that one go. Thanks for the post, you don’t see these very often.

[@John1911]

Hey Wayne, Glad you got yours going. I was pleasantly surprised at how numerous aftermarket / OEM parts were for these in 2022. Regards, Marky

[@gregt5421]

Hi Wayne, where did you order the wood stock from? Thanks!

[@waynejenkins6259]

@@gregt5421 I got the new stock from Numrich Gun Parts Corporation.

[@gregt5421]

I was just looking there. Do you happen to know if the Stevens 24 model will also match the Savage 22-410 model? And did you find a forend there as well? I’m looking to replace the tenite on a Savage model.

[@waynejenkins6259]

@@gregt5421 I replaced both the stock and forend, and I believe the .22-.410 and the 24 use the same stock and forend. The schematics for both on Gun Parts list the same stock. They are pricey, but make all the difference in the world for this little gun. Good luck!!!

[@rslover65]

I've got a 22lr/20ga model D. My only gripe is that trying to use slugs the 20ga barrel shoots way low, unusable with the sights set for the 22lr barrel.

[@John1911]

I can see that out to range. Best bet is to try different load combinations to bring them closer in line. -Marky

[@TaylorSmith-ex8nj]

I have one of these. I got it from my grandfather. Is there anyway to date these as I have not been able to find a serial number

[@John1911]

I did some searching and these guns use a date code since they were made before 1968. I can’t speak to the accuracy of this list, but it’s probably a good place to start: There could be a letter in a circle under the shotgun barrel near the lug. A 1949 B 1950 C 1951 D 1952 E 1953 F 1954 G 1955 H 1956 I 1957 J 1958 K 1959 L 1960 M 1961 N 1962 P 1963 R 1964 S 1965 T 1966 U 1967 V 1968 W 1969 X1970

[@kahnecorfee841]

Mine looks identical but it isn’t damaged

[@tripplebeards3427]

Awesome looking plastic furniture swirels, but I have a headache from watching the video because you can’t hold the gun still for two seconds.

[@John1911]

Fair observation. “I don’t know what to do with my hands!!!!” 😜 -Marky

[@tripplebeards3427]

@@John1911 yeah I wanted to look at that plastic stock I thought that was the most beautiful piece of curly Maple ever saw until you said it was plastic LOL

[@John1911]

@@tripplebeards3427 Is this a little better? Made specifically for you. -Marky kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKaWZounnKllY8Usi=emlPW67qcma7RtYd

[@tripplebeards3427]

@@John1911 that stock looks awesome thank you. I subscribed you got me buddy

[@jedimasterjoe5386]

Can you safely shoot slugs out of it? I shoot slugs out of it before and it did nice groupings but idk if I’m doing damage to the gun

[@John1911]

I think that would depend on the choke of your barrel. .395 full choke. .405 modified. If full, I would probably not shoot slugs out of it. But that also would depend on if your slug and it’s corresponding structures are soft or hard? Meaning will they compress if full choked? Or will they blow out your barrel’s choke? Dunno. Also…it’s entire possible someone already did “that” and took care of it for you. In short, I am probably NOT the best guy to asked about shotguns. Does your gun indicate the choke level on the barrel? -Marky

[@jedimasterjoe5386]

@@John1911 no marking for choke that know of

[@John1911]

Take some calipers and measure the inside of the opening. If you get .395, that’s full choke. I would not shoot a slug through that probably. Hope this helps. -Marky

[@jedimasterjoe5386]

@@John1911 thanks!

[@howardfrederick9229]

I recently inherited that very gun.

[@John1911]

Very neat. I hope you document its history and keep it in the family. -Marky

[@jimzike7293]

I have a 22-410 identical to it in very good shape, no damage and everything is on it, what is average value

[@John1911]

Sorry. I would have no idea. We run a reference collection. Maybe GB has some listed. -Marky

[@MrDavidc66]

One just sold on GB yesterday for $420

[@John1911]

Good to know. -Marky

[@wadebrinson8977]

That is not the original furniture for that gun. The furniture came from a model 240 or 242 savage. The original furniture was much darker. It is called tenite. The receiver was case hardened and all other metal(other than the trigger guard) were blued. This model takes cold blue easily as long as you know what you are doing. I haven't done any savage work in a while(Gust playing at home) but I'd guess you could pick that up for around $400. God is good!

[@John1911]

This is tenite furniture. Are you saying this gun came with wood originally? -Marky

[@wadebrinson8977]

@@John1911 Not necessarily. The tenite was produced and used on many savage/stevens products. the 240 and the 242 both had a liter color like yours shows. It could be a factory replacement but is most likely someone saw it and decided to change it out or replaced a damaged unit You can find tenite on the two mentioned and also on any Stevens or savage in the 93 series, 219 and 220, And the numbers escape me now but I think the 107B series. I have rebuilt 43 of these just because I like them. Still got 15 or so in the safe. Hope this helps you to understand what I'm trying to say. Other than that, I'm old and in poor health, including memory loss so forgive me if I have not gotten my facts right. God is good!

[@John1911]

Wade, I appreciate your comments. I understand and will look into it. Thanks for the help. Yes, God is Good! -Marky

[@wadebrinson8977]

@@John1911 I wouldn't bother. It's very common to find the Stevens 22/410 and the many savage 24s that have the furniture switched out. It doesn't hurt the value at all. My dad had one that stayed behind the wood stove to dry off, too long and warped the stock. It was replaced with wood. You know what they say "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" and yours is definitely not broke! Have a good day.

[@Mark-dv9kd]

My selector button on the side has broken & is gone, along with the should be attached firing pin selector. So anybody out there watching this video have any information as to how I can get this repaired? Thanks in advance

[@John1911]

You can purchase NOS replacement selectors on the internet. -Marky

[@briantaylor233]

The airforce had the springfield M6

[@John1911]

Yeah. I’ve seen those for years. Franky, a lot of these older guns that literally predate my shooting career? I just kinda take most of it with a grain of salt. Regards, Marky

[@GoodisBest4u]

The air force did purchase them for a survival gun.

[@John1911]

Do they look like this one or are they more “military” looking? Regards, Marky

[@GoodisBest4u]

@@John1911 The ones I've seen pretty much look like the one in the video. I belive some were wooden stocks too.

[@John1911]

Good to know! Marky

[@OvelNick]

I've been looking around for an answer to my issue... Maybe someone can lead me in the right direction. I have an early model savage 24 22/410. It fires, the barrel switch is smooth, the break paddle works perfect, ect everything is in working order but It will NOT breakdown all the way. The front forend comes off easy. The barrel will not come off the frame. I don't know WTF could be snagging that won't allow it to come off because this is my first time owning one. Any help would be fucking awesome!! Cheers!

[@John1911]

That’s weird. It should just lift off, IIRC. Let me pull it down off the wall and look more closely at it. -Marky

[@John1911]

Ok. Remove the forend. Unlock the action and crack the hinges far as you can. If it is not coming apart, put a little downward pressure on the barrels and push them back towards the receiver. It will release in that direction. Give me an update. Marky

[@robertboreman7672]

The furniture is called Tenite - it is a cheap plastic , and as it gets older, it can smell like vomit. I have a newer model with a walnut stock.

[@John1911]

HA! It’s like an episode of, “CSI Gunstore”. Thanks! -Marky

[@RICARDORUIZ-x4w]

Es un calibre perfecto para todo

[@John1911]

It is a great game gun setup, yes. Marky

[@michaelthrelkeld212]

Spoken to some experts. I have one of these. They tell me to keep the Tenite(plastic) furniture as it is worth more than the entire gun. I inherited it from my Grandfather and I plan on replacing the furniture with wood but now I will keep the original furniture. The vomit must be your particular gun!😂

[@John1911]

Yeah, unless your furniture was broken, I would see no upside to replacing it with wood. I also am told that Tenite smells like vomit. Pop your forend and smell inside the channel. And yes, I realize that statement seems VERY weird. ;-) -Marky

[@michaelthrelkeld212]

@@John1911 I popped off the forend last night after seeing your video. Didn’t get that smell 😂

[@michaelthrelkeld212]

@@John1911 I plan to keep the Tenite furniture, it’s in great shape actually zero scuff marks. My Grandfather was very meticulous with this gun. I’m going to put a Walnut Stock and forend on it. The only issue I see with doing to though is I will have to replace the long bolt on the butt of the stock that attaches it to the receiver or I will have to recess it further into the butt if the stock, simply because the wood is thicker than the Tenite(obviously) and the OEM bolt is too short for the wood stock to attach.

[@John1911]

Guess my gun is just nasty!!! 😂

[@John1911]

Why not just leave the tenite on it and enjoy it that way? It’s not like you are going to take it in the mountains on a sheep hunt? -Marky

[@jcwoodstl]

How quick can you run the plates with it

[@John1911]

The timer would run at “one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand, three-one-thousand…. 😜

[@rayfoster6980]

They called that plastic stock ‘tenite’ .

[@John1911]

Yes, and when hot, it tenite smell like vomit. 😎 Marky

[@mafirearmsafety]

I’d love to find a 30-30 over 12ga

[@John1911]

You could call it, “the little mule” for the kick!!! 😜 Marky

[@mafirearmsafety]

@@John1911 I had the .22LR over the 20ga, gave it to a friend as a camp gun in Maine.

[@John1911]

You are a very good friend indeed. Regards, Marky

[@Dominochaney]

It’s the tenite mine also faintly smells like stomach bile if you put your nose in there

[@John1911]

That is what I have been hearing. The dealer is the one who first pointed it out! So he’s the one who stuck his nose in there. Not me!! HAHAHAHA!!! -Marky

[@rickymarcrom5059]

Opps I've got a 30/30 over 20ga

[@John1911]

That is a killer setup, IMO. Wish I had that. -Marky

[@rickb5575]

Numrich has parts

[@John1911]

Yes.

[@rickb5575]

@@John1911 yep, just ordered due to my selector not working

[@John1911]

Being able to buy new parts for old guns is a uniquely American form of high living. -Marky

[@jaygold-pz6qh]

Mine stinks also!

[@John1911]

Ha! So…either that’s how they all are or both our guns were covered in vomit at the same deer-camp party! 😜 Marky

[@bhi7165]

Don't puke on your guns😂😂

[@John1911]

The NRA should add that to the list. -Marky

[@bhi7165]

@@John1911 Absolutely!

[@bullfart9221]

Did these or the Savage Model 24 come out first? They seem nearly identical minus missing flip up sights

[@John1911]

I am not certain which came first, but it is my understanding they are sister companies with a lot of crossover. -Marky