Description:
Charles Daly, Year 1922, 20ga, 5lbs 15oz, sn10078
Ask any shooter/collector of fine vintage shotguns about Charles Daly labeled guns and you will soon know that they were of the highest quality. Daly guns were made by several gunmaking firms. The gun we show here, a Daly Regent Quality initially proofed in 1922 (with a second proof date of March of 1949) was built by Herman Weihrauch of Zella/Mehlis, Germany, as noted by this makers stamp on the standing breech. Just look at the sculpted frame and breech balls, the detail in the engraving, the scalloped action, the perfect wood to metal fit, gorgeous French walnut stock, superb checkering and an elegant forend with ivory Schnabel tip. Even the safety button is a work of art! THE WOOD, BARRELS, ACTION, AND TRIGGER GUARD REMAIN IN FACTORY ORIGINAL, UNTOUCHED CONDITION, the action still showing 70% factory case color, embellished with full coverage deeply cut vine and floral scroll engraving with shaded background, 5 raised gold game birds and dog inlays with incredible detail, raised gold initials “RAC” on the top lever, and a 5-point crown of heavy raised gold inlaid into the bottom of the action (indicating a gun made for an Aristocrat), perfect screws, and elegant sculpting. The 28” Excelsior Witten Steel barrels retain 98% of their original blue, have no dents or dings, bores are mirror shiny, lettering and rib matting sharp as new, dolls head rib extension perfectly mated to the action, choked F/F (see specs below this paragraph) with 2 ¾” chambers, ribs are tight, and the barrels fit tight on the hinge pin and breech face. The wood is finely figured French walnut, retaining most of its original hand-rubbed oil finish and finely cut checkering showing no wear from use. The wood-to-metal fit is superb and there are no cracks or repairs. The mechanics are in perfect working order, with strong well-timed ejectors, crisp triggers, and tight lock up. This amazing gun has 7 locking points including a Greener cross bolt, dolls head rib extension, barrel lug through the bottom of the action, double underlug bites, and sideclips. All these features keep the barrels tightly mated to the action during the firing sequence. At 5lbs. 15oz. and balanced nicely perfectly on the hinge pin, this gun is lightning fast and would make for an easy carry all day afield. As most small-bore enthusiasts are aware, finely made vintage side x side shotguns are a rare find and always bring a serious premium compared to their 12 bore stablemates. The early Charles Daly guns are an extremely good value…one of the finest made guns money can buy, with highly polished internal parts all perfectly hand-fit for generations of use.
Barrel Length: 28" Excelsior Witten****
Chokes: .029/ .030 Full/Full****
Bores: mirror shiny bores****
Bore Diameter: .632/ .632****
Wall Thickness: .026/ .026****
% Blue: 98% factory****
Chambers: 2 3/4"****
Ribs: tight****
Sights: Front silver bead****
Action: tight****
Ejectors or Extractors: Ejectors, timed, strong ****
Receiver Condition: 70% factory case color; faded****
Screws: perfect****
Engraving: full coverage foliate scroll, shaded background; 7 raised gld inlays****
Trigger Type: Double, crisp****
Trigger Guard Color: 70% case color with gold dog****
Type: Round pistol grip with cheek/ Splinter forend****
LOP: 14 3/16"****
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 15/16"****
DAH: 2 9/16"****
DAC: 1 3/8"****
Cast: Heel/Toe 1/8"off****
Checkering Condition: superb****
Butt Treatment: horn buttplate****
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Charles Daly
Model:
10078
Caliber:
20 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in AR, IL, KS, MI, PA, TN
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $370.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees! (**NOTE that most all of this is INSURAN
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