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Charles Daly Model 125 12-Gauge Game Gun, 30-Inch Barrels, Mfg. 1900, Suhl Germany
Guns International #: 102778972 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Charles Daly Shotguns - Prussian - Shotguns - German Double
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Member Since: 3/7/12
State: Virginia
Zip: 22207
Country: United States
Phone: (703) 625-4830
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Number of Active Listings: 1
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Certified Check, Postal Money Order, Personal Check
Description:
The Model 125 was designed by Charles Daly (New York) and H.A. Lindner (Suhl) to meet the needs of Schoverling, Daly & Gales’ affluent clients for a high-quality game-gun. In 1900, the price of Model 125 was $140. This was $40 more than the price of Parker D Grade, LC Smith No. 3, Ithaca No. 4, or Lefever Grade E. The price was roughly equivalent to the cost of these company’s next higher grade of well-engraved doubles, such as the LC Smith Pigeon Grade or Ithaca No. 5. So why would a wealthy sportsman spend so much for a relatively unadorned mid-grade Daly?
The answer lies in the quality of its components (locks, stock, and barrels), along with strength and safety features not offered by any American-made double. Many of this Daly’s key features can be seen in the first picture, taken on a Maine grouse hunt. The barrel lugs are part of the Purdy double-underbolt locking system, and the extended top rib is part of a Greener cross-bolt system. Thus, the receiver and barrels are secured by three bolts. Other significant safety features include the cocking indicators (visible on the top of the receiver) and double intercepting sears that prevent accidental discharge (indicated by the two machine screws at the rear of the receiver and shown in detail in the last picture). The stock is made of well-seasoned Italian walnut. Its most impressive aspect is the near-perfect alignment of the grain, which flows from the body of the stock, through the wrist, and into the stock head, producing strength. The action is a modified Anson & Deeley boxlock (shown in the second to last picture), which Lindner licensed from Westley Richards (as did Francotte, Sauer, and other high-end European manufactures). German steel and metal machining were widely regarded at the time as the best in the world. The barrels are made of the same fine quality Damascus-steel as used on Parker C Grade and Lefever D Grade guns.
This gun weighs 6 pounds 13 ounces, has perfect balance, comes to the shoulder smoothly, and points well. The sling mounts on the stock and barrels suggest that the original owner intended to use this gun in the field. As a result of having been professionally reconditioned a decade ago, this gun returned to the field and performs it intended purpose wonderfully. With proper maintenance, it is likely to continue to do so for another couple of generations. The stock has a DAC of 1-1/2”, a DAH of 2-3/8”, and a LOP of 14” to the end of the original horn butt-plate. The 30” barrels have 2-1/2” chambers. The bores measure .730 at 9-inches from the breach. The right barrel is choked skeet (.005) and the left modified (.020). The wall thicknesses of the right barrel are at 9” from the bore (top/side/bottom) .027/.030/.033 and at the middle of the barrel are .037/.040/.037. The wall thicknesses of the left barrel are .034/.027/.026 and .048/.036/.032, respectively. Both triggers pull at 3 pounds of pressure. The gun locks up tightly, and all serial numbers, 767, match.
The price does not include shipping costs paid by buyer. The inspection period is 7 days from receipt. This gun has been fired on multiple occasions using low pressure shells produced by RST Corporation for Damascus-barreled shotguns. However, as for any antique or vintage shotgun, it is recommended that the new owner have it inspected by his or her gunsmith before firing, and then only use shells that produce pressures for which the gun was designed.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes