Videos tagged with Winchester Model 24

This video provides a walkaround of the Holts Sealed Bid auction in April 2025, showcasing a variety of firearms from cautionary tales to high-quality pieces. The presenters discuss the condition, historical significance, and potential value of items ranging from vintage shotguns and rifles to modern firearms, offering insights into the auction process and firearm appraisal.

D'Boss Firearms hosts a New Year's auction live stream, showcasing a diverse inventory of firearms ranging from vintage Mausers and lever-action rifles to modern handguns and AR-style platforms. The presenters discuss specific models, calibers, and features, while navigating YouTube's content restrictions by directing viewers to their campsite link for the full auction catalog. The stream also includes Q&A sessions covering firearm recommendations, legalities, and general firearms enthusiasm.

The Winchester Model 24, introduced in 1939, was designed as a utilitarian and affordable side-by-side shotgun to compete with foreign imports. While rugged and safe, it was criticized for its 'clunky' and 'gangly' appearance due to a wider receiver that encased the barrels. Despite selling over 100,000 units, it never achieved the popularity of its sibling, the Model 21, and was discontinued in the late 1950s. It remains a collectible, particularly as a pre-64 Winchester, offering a functional hunting option at a more accessible price point.