The 24 is one shotgun I've never had any interest in owning. The name aside, I just can't get past the looks.
I've owned early Stevens 311 SxS's that I feel are better handling and looking shotguns,,but again everyone has an opinion.

Lots of other options in the 500-700 range in 12 SxS's especially if you're looking for a 'cosmetically challenged project' gun.