I had a 16ga Model 24 with 2 sets of barrels. Actually, an extra set from another gun that got parted out somewhere along the line. Old Don Zutz kinda liked them. Said they had better stock dimensions than most American classic doubles. And I recall an article, I think in Shooting Sportsman, in which Vic Venters wrote that Doug Turnbull carries a 24 when he's really serious about hunting.
I think Zutz liked the stock dimensions. I don't recall any love for the gun, and I seem to remember some warnings about bruised fingers from the triggers.
If Turnbull lives in NY, how serious can he be about hunting? I mean that in the best possible way, by the way.
If you are going to bounce your gun off big rocks, by all means get a model 24-I can't think of a gun more deserving of being bounced off rocks. But, for actual hunting for a guy with a slim bill fold and a desire to use a double, I'd recommend a Western Arms double, in any gauge, or a Nitro Special way before I mentioned a model 24.
Don Moody is spinning in his grave 'bout now, and Klunk is smiling...
Best,
Ted
