Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Looking at this Remington Model 24, you’re seeing one of those rifles that just never got its due. Built from 1922 to 1935, it was Remington’s answer to the growing .22 auto market that Winchester was dominating with their Model 1903 and later the 63. The timing made sense. The 1920s were perfect for .22 shooting – ammo was cheap and everyone wanted to plink. Remington went with straight blowback, which works fine for low-pressure .22 rimfire. Nothing fancy, just reliable operation. The takedown design was actually pretty smart – easier to clean and transport.
That shell deflector catches my attention though. Not factory standard – someone added it later. Good call, really. Keeps brass from hitting you in the face, which lefties probably appreciated since most rifles were built for right-handed shooters. The Model 24 hit the market during America’s recreational shooting boom between the wars. People were shifting from “need a gun to survive” to “want a gun for fun.” It competed with Winchester’s lineup but never really caught fire the same way. Remington was probably more focused on their centerfire rifles and shotguns anyway – that’s where the money was.
What strikes me about the Model 24 is how it proves good engineering doesn’t guarantee success. It was a decent rifle that worked, but it never became famous. Sometimes that’s just how things shake out in the gun world.
“Remington Model 24 Semi-Automatic Rifle.” Rock Island Auction Company, https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/5012/435/remington-model-24-semiautomatic-rifle. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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