In my neck of the woods old model 24s are in high demand. I
have two presently. One just like OPs and a deluxe 20/22. The
only issues I encounter with these are sights, scope mounting
and screw in selector coming loose. The newer models have more
glitches. The models with selector on hammer and of solid barrel
construction are just as accurate, but have the light strike problem, especially on 22 barrel. The newer models with separate
barrels have all kinds of problems. They aren't desirable around
This area. The tiny dovetail on the rear sight makes any upgrade
a custom job. Also small barrel diameter makes Scope mounting
A problem. The only scope mts/ rings that I have found were
Redfield steel. The standard Weaver type, made from Alumilum
will not hold the recoil of the shotgun. Area gunsmiths came up
with many different ways to fix sight and scope problems. Front
sight is not that hard to replace. I have one of those Williams
sights like yours, just bought at gun show this year. Going to
put it on the 410. Forgot to mention, some of the older models
weren't grooved for scope mounting. I usually have K4 scope on
my 20g, but take it off for Rabbit season. As a final word, make
sure you keep stock bolt tight, most of used ones than have
cracks are from loose stock bolts.