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Category - Charles Daly Shotguns - Shotguns - German Double

Category
Charles Daly Shotguns
Shotguns - German Double

Charles Daly 20 Gauge – REGENT DALY W/GOLD INLAYS, 98%, 1922, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Charles Daly, Year 1922, 20 Gauge, 5lbs 15oz, Chokes F/F, LOP 14 3/16", DAH 2 9/16", DAC 1 3/8"
Serial Number: 10078

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.  This is a fine upland gun for the sportsman that wants to chase birds and clays with a little gun and a little romance and a lot of class.  Thanks for looking.
 
Barrels

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

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

Stock

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 #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc

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 INSURANCE.  If you have your own, we could arrange your insurance covering it.)
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes

PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. We have many more sxs shotguns, o/u shotguns, rifles and handguns not yet listed, check back or email us for a preview. We are a Wilson Combat dealer! Thanks for looking!

We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge