Lot 1548:
Remington Model 24 Semi-Automatic .22 LR Rifle, Serial Number 78848
Sold for: $250
Description
A Remington Model 24 semi-automatic .22 LR rifle, an early 20th-century American firearm designed to fire “.22 LONG RIFLE SMOKELESS – GREASED” ammunition. The rifle features a dark-stained wooden buttstock and forend, which houses a tubular magazine, paired with heavily patinated steel metal components. Visible markings on the receiver include “REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC., SUCCESSOR TO THE REMINGTON ARMS U.M.C. CO., INC., REMINGTON ILION WKS., ILION, N. Y., U. S. A. BROWNING’S PATENT OCT. 24, 1916.”, “MODEL 24”, and serial number “78848”. The buttplate is marked “UMC”. A red-bead front sight is present.
Condition report:
The overall condition is heavily worn. The metal components show extensive finish loss, widespread surface rust, and pitting. The wooden buttstock and forend exhibit numerous scratches and dents. A significant crack is present on the wooden buttstock, extending from the receiver.
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