Charles Daly Empire Grade 20 Ga. Boxlock Shotgun

Matching serial number of 2488 present on watertable, barrel flats, and forend iron, 28 in. blued barrels marked CHARLES DALY / EMPIRE GRADE / 20 GA 2 3/4 " & 3" / MADE IN ITALY, ventilated rib with single front bead, blued receiver with decorative engravings and C over D inside image of bores and MADE IN ITALY, single trigger, checkered walnut stock and beavertail forend with PACHMAYR WHITE LINE recoil pad.

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Overall length 45 in.

DOM: 1976 (AB)
LOP: 14 3/4 in. ending with a 1 in. lined black rubber recoil pad
DAC: 1 3/8 in.
DAH: 2 1/4 in.
WT: 7 lbs.
CHAMBERS: 3 in.
RIGHT BORE: .623 in.
RIGHT CHOKE: .14 in.
RIGHT MWT: .034 in.
LEFT BORE: .623 in.
LEFT CHOKE: .020 in.
LEFT MWT: .034 in.

FFL Status: Modern

Introduced as part of the renowned Charles Daly brand, a company known for producing high-quality firearms. The Empire Grade featured a durable boxlock mechanism and was highly regarded for its craftsmanship, balance, and performance in the field. Designed for upland bird and small game hunting, the 20 gauge model offered a perfect combination of power and lightweight handling.

Overall very good estate condition, barrel and receiver have surface scratches and finish wear, minor ding to rib near muzzle, previous owner upgraded stock and forend wood, bores are bright and shiny, barrel ring is muted.