What is the value of 1949 Winchester model 24 serial 69559?

Answer 1

All the usual factors apply in evaluatiing this gun - conditon, condition, condition - plus originality. If the gun is abused or modified in some manner - stock or barrels shortened, reblued or revarnished then the value would be in the $100. - $200, range. If it is still in its' original configuration, but showing moderate to heavy use then it could fall into the $250. - $350. range. The primary factors that can briing the value higher are: the gauge - 12, 16 or 20. 12 ga. is the most common and easier to find - therefore, slightly less valuable than the 16. The 20 ga is the most valuable, all else being equal. One other factor is the barrel length/barrel choke combination. The shorter the barrel and the more open the chokes, the more valuable - generally, but this factor is determined by the type of hunting in the area of use. About 112,000 Model 24's were produced from 1939-1957. They were a very well built moderate priced gun designed to appeal to budget conscious shooters. If a particular gun is say a 12 or 20 gauge with 26" barrels, choked Improved Cylinder and Modified in 98% original condition, depending on the area of the country the value might easily approach or even exceed $1000.