Charles Daly 101
Charles Daly · Shotgun · In Production · 2017
Overview
The Charles Daly 101 is a budget-priced single-shot, break-action shotgun imported from Turkey and sold in the United States under the Charles Daly brand. It is a single-barrel, exposed-hammer break gun offered in 12 gauge, 20 gauge, and .410 bore, with 3-inch chambers and a manually cocked hammer. Lightweight with a hardwood stock and steel barrel, it is a no-frills entry-level field, youth, and utility shotgun; higher-gauge models accept interchangeable choke tubes while the .410 typically uses a fixed choke.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2268 g (80.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1111 mm (43.74") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 35 m (38 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
- 20 Gauge — also known as 20GA, 20 Bore
- .410 Bore — also known as .410 Gauge, .410 Shotshell, 36 gauge
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Transfer Bar Safety
- Features: Single Barrel, Exposed Hammer, Brass Bead Front Sight, Automatic Ejector, Interchangeable Choke Tubes
Variants
- Charles Daly 101 Compact — Compact
- Charles Daly 101 Turkey — Turkey
Production
Production years: 2017-present
Imported from Turkey for the Charles Daly brand (Chiappa Firearms group)
Origin
Country of origin: Turkey
Notes
Specifications listed are for the 12-gauge 28-inch model. Barrel lengths range from 20 to 28 inches across gauges and configurations (full, compact, turkey). Some models ship as fixed-choke and others threaded for Beretta/Benelli Mobil chokes.
Background
The Charles Daly name dates to a 19th-century New York importer, but today it is a brand of Chiappa Firearms - the modern 101 is one of the most affordable break-action shotguns on the US market, often a first gun for new and youth shooters.