CGhelofxr
Member
Looking for general opinions, experience good or bad and customer service. Thanks in advance
Charles Daly Shotguns??
- Thread starter CGhelofxr
- Start date
Register to hide this ad
Absalom
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
They've been making and then mostly importing shotguns from all over the world ever since the original Charles Daly was a partner in Schoverling, Daly and Gales of New York City back in the 1880s. So it's very hard to make any general statement. I had one of their side-by-sides for a while a few decades back which was made in Spain, if I recall correctly. Decent gun for little money. I don't even know who owns the trademark name today, but I'm sure the guns aren't US-made. That doesn't mean they're bad, but I wouldn't pay top-shelf prices for one.
bigolddave
Member
There was an Empire Grade side by side (not the model of the same name imported from Germany) that was made in Italy. This was a very nice gun; there was a Model 500, that was plainer, that was also made in Italy. This was in the late 60's and early 70's. At that time, their over/unders were made in Japan, and were very similar to the Brownings. As Absalom states, they were made in a number of places. They all were decent guns; some better than others. I doubt that there is customer service available on the older guns.
The guns that were imported in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century are a different gun altogether. They are very high quality, at least the equivalent of any but the finest English guns. They are not generally as pleasing to the eye, as they have a more or less Germanic look, which does not appeal to everyone.
The guns that were imported in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century are a different gun altogether. They are very high quality, at least the equivalent of any but the finest English guns. They are not generally as pleasing to the eye, as they have a more or less Germanic look, which does not appeal to everyone.
I had a Charles Daily O/U back in late 70s, I think it was a
Diamond Trap. It was a very nice gun, I think it was made in
Japan. At this time Outdoor Sports Headquarters, of Dayton
Ohio had the Daily as their house brand. The only bad Daily
product I have experience with was their 22lr ammo. I still
have a few boxes, they had terrible brass. Rims would blow
out regardless of gun fired in. There would be a couple in every
box. Ammo was imported from Phil. Islands. I think this was
tied into Squires Bingham.
Diamond Trap. It was a very nice gun, I think it was made in
Japan. At this time Outdoor Sports Headquarters, of Dayton
Ohio had the Daily as their house brand. The only bad Daily
product I have experience with was their 22lr ammo. I still
have a few boxes, they had terrible brass. Rims would blow
out regardless of gun fired in. There would be a couple in every
box. Ammo was imported from Phil. Islands. I think this was
tied into Squires Bingham.
35Rem
Member
The company is no more. There is no customer service. If it's recent, it's a Turkish made gun. Meh quality.
Steelerfan#1
Member
- Joined
- Jan 19, 2015
- Messages
- 116
- Reaction score
- 40
Pull the trigger and it well probably go bang, but not a great "quality" gun. If you plan on throwing it in a duck blind and beating it to shreds without feeling bad...good "value" IMHO. Even then, I'd opt for an 870.
68sixspeed
Member
The 60's and 70's over under shotguns are high quality, were made in Miroku Japan. They are the same as a Browning Citori, same factory.
The italian guns that followed were not as good. Now I believe Cz owns the name.
The italian guns that followed were not as good. Now I believe Cz owns the name.
OP
CGhelofxr
Member
Looking at a newer 300 series from Gander Mountain, it almost looks like they are purging their inventory, just wondering if the guns were **** or fairly good
My shooting buddy has a 20 ga. O/U Skeet & Skeet that is a great gun. It is one of the Miroku guns. Very well built.
DWalt
Member
Back in the late 1960s, I had a boss who was an ardent bird hunter. He had a Daly O/U and would have sold off his wife and kids first if he need money. Back in those days, Miroku made Daly shotguns.
RobertJ.
Member
In the early 90's I had a Charles Daly SxS, 12 gauge. It was made by Miroku, and was a great looking, well-made basic SxS. Nice bluing and nice wood.
Its only quirk was to fire both barrels if you pulled the rear trigger first! Or maybe it was the front trigger, I can't really remember, it was many guns ago. Anyway, quite the surprise the first time it happened. Then, like a complete moron, I had to shoot it while looking at it at hip level, and just about broke a couple fingers (from the trigger guard) doing it!
I traded it to a friend who said that didn't bother him!
Its only quirk was to fire both barrels if you pulled the rear trigger first! Or maybe it was the front trigger, I can't really remember, it was many guns ago. Anyway, quite the surprise the first time it happened. Then, like a complete moron, I had to shoot it while looking at it at hip level, and just about broke a couple fingers (from the trigger guard) doing it!
I traded it to a friend who said that didn't bother him!
Gulfecho
Member
I own a Charles Daly Superior II made in Italy. It's a nice 20 gauge. Though, I grew up bird hunting with an 870 Wingmaster. Every time I shoot the Daly, I pump it??
Last edited:
model70hunter
Member
Red this it breaks it down from the 1800's to today.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Daly_firearms
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Daly_firearms
JohnK
US Veteran
Still have a Miroku (Charles Daly) o/u, purchased in 1968, in San Antonio.
Nagels Gun Shop let me look at five 20 gauge guns that they had. I hand selected some splendid wood, and went home with it.
It is of superb quality, and as mentioned above, it is the same gun sold as a Browning.
I paid around $ 175 for it. Wouldn't take $ 1,000 for it now.
Nagels Gun Shop let me look at five 20 gauge guns that they had. I hand selected some splendid wood, and went home with it.
It is of superb quality, and as mentioned above, it is the same gun sold as a Browning.
I paid around $ 175 for it. Wouldn't take $ 1,000 for it now.
Similar threads
