Charles Daly 601
Charles Daly · Shotgun · In Production
Also known as: CD 601, Charles Daly 601 Field
Overview
The Charles Daly 601 is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun chambered in 12 gauge with a 3-inch chamber. Manufactured in Turkey and imported under the historic Charles Daly brand, the 601 is offered in field, sporting, and tactical configurations with barrel lengths ranging from 18.5 to 30 inches. The base field model pairs a 28-inch vent-rib, chrome-lined barrel with a synthetic stock, a 4+1 tubular magazine, and interchangeable choke tubes, positioning it as a budget-friendly all-purpose autoloader.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3311 g (116.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1245 mm (49.02") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tubular |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Lined Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Black Anodized |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Vent Rib Barrel, Interchangeable Choke Tubes, Gas Operated Action, Chrome Lined Bore
Variants
- Charles Daly 601 Field - Field
- Charles Daly 601 Sport - Sporting
- Charles Daly 601 Tactical - Tactical
- Charles Daly 601 DPS - Sporting
Production
Imported and sold under the Charles Daly brand (Chiappa Firearms USA); manufactured in Turkey.
Origin
Country of origin: Turkey
Notes
The 601 action is widely described as a Beretta-pattern gas-operated system. The line spans hunting, clay-target, and home-defense models; the 601 Tactical/DPS Tactical uses an 18.5-inch barrel and lightweight aluminum receiver.
Background
The Charles Daly name dates to a 19th-century New York firearms importer and is one of the oldest brands in the American gun trade, today applied to value-priced shotguns and pistols sourced from overseas makers.