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Charles Daly Firearms
Chares Daly Firearms, owned by KBI Inc., used to import firearms from Persia as early as 1875. The company produced hand guns and shot guns but recently expanded to making carbines and rifles up to its closure in 2010.
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I received a letter from SIGARMS dated May 13, 1997 stating "All Sauer production records were lost in 1945 when the Soviet Army occupied the Sauer factory. For this reason, we are not able to offer any information on your shotfgun..... recommend you have a qualified appraiser examine your shotgun.....or contact the National Rifle Association for a recommendation." I have SN 186309. I received a letter from SIGARMS dated May 13, 1997 stating "All Sauer production records were lost in 1945 when the Soviet Army occupied the Sauer factory. For this reason, we are not able to offer any information on your shotfgun..... recommend you have a qualified appraiser examine your shotgun.....or contact the National Rifle Association for a recommendation." I have SN 186309. I received a letter from SIGARMS dated May 13, 1997 stating "All Sauer production records were lost in 1945 when the Soviet Army occupied the Sauer factory. For this reason, we are not able to offer any information on your shotfgun..... recommend you have a qualified appraiser examine your shotgun.....or contact the National Rifle Association for a recommendation." I have SN 186309.
Need to locate firing pin for a super titan cal.380 made in Italy Help?
The Henning Company may be able to help. They can be contacted at Postbox 6648, Longmont, Colorado 80501, USA. Tel : + 1 (720) 325 7890 Fax: + 1 (303) 485 5257
The Charles Daly guns were offered in several grades which differed primarily in quality of wood and coverage of engraving. Of course, condition is most important. Value could be as low as $400 and as much as $7500-$8000. You really need a hands-on evaluation, or at least send us good clear digital photos of the entire gun. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Why does my Charles daly eject first two shells then hangs up open?
the lever that holds the shells in the tube needs tweaking, take the shotgun completely apart and try to load shells in the tube, if they stay then your problem is the lever isnt moving back far enough to let a shell in. Its an easy fix, but you would have to call me so i could talk you through it. email me at artact15@gmail.com if your still having problems
These were typically made by Sauer and imported under the Charles Daly name. Very collectable, and worthy of individual appraisal. Value is going to be determined by amount of engraving, overall condition, and features. Many of these drillings had a sliding bullet trap located on the bottom of the stock, pop-up rifle sights when the rifle barrel was selected, etc. Value could easily reach the $5000 mark. Please dont shoot it until you've had it looked at. May well have Damascus barrels, and using smokeless modern ammunition would be looking for trouble. We'd LOVE to see digital pictures of this one, and would be a buyer if it is to go to market. sales@countrygunsmith.net
the value is based on the shape it is in for great shape it would fetch 500 to 800 at auction
The Auto Pointer tradename was used on shotguns imported by Sloan's and Chalres Daily. Can't help with DOM. Value probably in the 200-400 USD range.
How much are Charles Daly black powder long rifles worth?
The best way to determine actual value is to search the on-line auctions, such as www.gunbroker.com and www.auctionarms.com or even www.proxibid.com enter your details in the search and see what is selling and for how much. You can also search the archives and or sold items to get an idea of what your gun is selling for. Another place to look is The blue book of modern black powder values, available from www.midwayusa.com and www.bluebookpublications.com as well as many of the other hunting and firearm stores. Also available to NRA members on - line for free at www.nragive.org That will give you an idea of the general value. Guns tend to have some regional value too, say a Thompson Center Seneca may be worth a bit more in the north east than in the mid west, and a Ruger old army may sell higher in the northwest than the east coast. Don't forget condition has allot to do with value, and with black powder the bore is king. You may have a gun worth for example $500, but the same gun with a bad or rusted bore may only be worth $150 so compare apples to apples.
Who made this 10 gauge hammerless single shot made in Italy By Pedretti for Kassnar Imports?
Pedretti
What is the value of a Charles Daly Diamond Skeet shotgun made in Italy?
A Charles Daly Diamond Skeet with 60% of it,s original finish is worth 775.00 dollars.A finer example with up to 80% will bring 1,000 dollars on todays market.
What is the value of a Charles Daly Superior Hunter 12 gauge side by side never fired?
Your shotgun which was made from 1997-2005 retailed for 1,659 dollars.While it has lost some value I can say that your shotgun brand new unfired will be valued at 1,395 dollars in it,s current state of unfired condition.
Who made Charles Daly 16 gauge side by sides?
The Empire models were made by Beretta. Or at least the same company in Itally that makes the Beretta's.
What shotgun parts interchange with a new Charles Daly 12 gauge pump shotgun?
here are some slings. they are great price and quality
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/CategoryListing.aspx?catid=331
What is the value of 10 gauge double over a 401 rifle made for stage coach drivers?
The drilling you describe does not appear to be a Charles Daly import. I suggest that you have the gun professionally appraised by an advanced collector.
Where can you find a parts breakdown for a Charles Daly 12 gauge 3 auto?
Charles Daly has imported semiauto shotguns from Italy and Turkey. Would need to know exactly which Charles Daly you have. You can also check the Charles Daly/KBI website for manuals. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Is the Charles Daly Maxi Mag a good gun?
Here are a few opinions from people who own the gun. Copy and paste: http://www.goosehuntingchat.com/viewtopic.php?t=1958
Who made the Italian Charles Daly Diamond Skeet serial 97496?
Are we SURE it is Italian? The Diamond Skeet guns I have seen are Miroku. Can you check and email us ALL of the markings on the gun, as well as the following information:
1) Top lever spring type (MOST IMPORTANT) (2) We need info on whether your gun is Chas Daly, or actual Miroku, possibly verified by S/N prefix letter (3) S/N & prefix letter if any, check for separate prefix letter on monoblock or forearm (4) Grade stamped on barrel & or designated model (5) Gauge & chamber length / choke (6) Whether the firing pins are spring type or not (7) Whether the firing pin retainer bushings have 2 removal holes or 3 (8) Year purchased new if known
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REPLYThat it IS Italian is the ONLY thing I'm sure of. I just cant figure out if it came before or after the fine examples produced by B.C. Miroku of Japan or who the manufacturer was. On the Shotgun Board of Numrich's forums I posted the folowing: "Engraved on the left side of the top barrel is: CHARLES DALY - DIAMOND SKEET - MADE IN ITALY And on the right: EXC. DISTRIBUTOR - OUTDOOR SPORTS HQ. - DAYTON, OHIO On the bottom of the receiver next to the trigger guard is "Made in Italy". It's got a coin engraved receiver that's Silver but I don't know if it's nickel or silver nitride. The wood is semi fancy and looks like it might be Turkish walnut? I inherited this shotgun and don't know much about it's history and would really like to find out who made it for DALY." The only reply so far is: "My reference shows it being made by the firm of Breda in Milan Italy. The Diamond Skeet was first availble in 1989. New in box listed value is 5200 , in excellent condition it's listed at 4000. Hope that helps" I don't know the details of the actions internals other than it's NOT the type that uses the inertia from the first shot to set the trigger for the second like a Citori. I can't actually look at it right now but I think I'd have remembered removable firing pin bushings because that's a neat feature but it's possible I overlooked them so I'll double-check when I get a chance. Other information I do know is: under the S/N on the barrel appears the leters "PSF" but these aren't present on the tang. It's a 12ga 26", Skeet/Skeet, single selective trigger with ejectors (barrel selection made by pushing tang safety left or right). Probably the most destinctive identifying feature is the trigger which is gold colored and has a slight downward bulge or belly right where it emerges from the receiver. This bulge is semi skelatonized on both sides with a teardrop shaped depression. The only other time I ever saw a similar trigger was on a Beretta but I don't remember the model.-- Beretta is Correct --
Outdoor Sports Headquarters in Dayton OH owned the Charles Daly name from 1976 to 1996. During the 1970's, both Beretta and Bernadelli made shotguns that were sold under the Charles Daly name. We'd actually have to SEE the gun to come up with the comparable Beretta model but it could be one of the early SO series which were also distributed by Garcia at the time.
Please, I would like to hear more about this question.
I have the same Daly Diamond Skeet shotgun with serial #97458. (12ga, 26" fixed choke, Sk/Sk) The gauge and chamber length are not indicated anywhere on the barrels
I have reason to believe it made by Sabatti, however, the action appears slightly different and my trigger is not the same as the Sabatti. The barrels on the Sabatti are 30" but everything else matches! (It is my impression that Sabatti makes their own barrels? ...) It might be a certain design made only for Daly.
Looking at the Sabatti Fulgor Skeet, and the Artemide Skeet, the forearms are the same configuration as my Daly. In fact the Artemide pictured on Sabatti's website, given a 26" barrel, would pass quite well as my Daly Diamond Skeet. I have not found a better photo.
I found a Sabatti Gardone O/U shotgun with exactly the same proof marks on the bottom of the barrel block. ( These are the same on both shotguns: "PSF" with two individually circled stars above it, "+SFG+" and "FINITO" with one circled star above it), along with two stamped numbers, one of which is the serial number without prefix and the other is simply the number 7514(these numbers are not on both shotguns). , The Sabatti has a stamp B1 (or perhaps BL-in a box, and mine has the stamp AL-in a box. Another stamp almost indistinguishable is what appears as a feint crossed X inside a box with the same circled star above it. The Sabatti has a higher serial number. The Sabatti is not engraved but my Daly is engraved with a Spaniel carrying a pheasant on the left side and on the right side is a pair of ducks in flight . The engraving is not ornate but much better than basic.
I do not know how to post a photo here but it is obviously a high quality engraving.
At a glance, the action could pass for a Perazzi-mx2000 however the Perazzi is bulkier at the top rear as the Daly is more refined. It is also roughly similar to the actions on the Daly NRA shotguns... but, not the same!
So far i have found that Daly guns have been imported from: Italy,Prussia,Germany,England,Belgium,France,Italy,Brazil,Korea, Japan and Turkey.
The water is muddy!
Aside from this challenge of identifying the shotguns manufacturer. . . i would like to know it's value. It could be anywhere from $250 to $8000. It is in mint condition and, at this time, has no handling marks or scratches...
Any Charles Daly fans out there?
I can be reached at 307-220-0806
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Where can you find parts for your Charles daily shotgun
Where can you buy a firing pin for a Charles Daly Shotgun?
Charles Daly Parts & Service
5480 Linglestown Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Toll-Free: 1-866-325-9782
Fax: 717-540-8567
Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-4:30PM ET
