The Charles Daly 101 is a single-shot shotgun chambered in .410 bore with a 26-inch barrel and a 3-inch chamber. It comes in TrueTimber Prairie camo on the synthetic stock, with a blued receiver finish. At 5 pounds, it's one of the lighter shotguns available and handles easily for smaller-framed shooters or young hunters. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Charles Daly 
• Model: 101 Single Shot 
• Type: Shotgun 
• Action: Single Shot 
• Caliber/Gauge: .410 Bore 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Capacity: 1 Round 
• Weight: 5 lbs. 
• Finish: TrueTimber Prairie Camo 
• Receiver Finish: Blued 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Choke Thread Type: Beretta/Benelli Mobil Choke MC1 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The synthetic stock in TrueTimber Prairie camo holds up in wet and rough conditions better than wood, and the pattern is suited to open-field and grassland environments. A fiber optic front sight gives a clear reference point in varied lighting. The Picatinny rail on the receiver lets you mount a low-power optic if needed. 
 
The Beretta/Benelli Mobil (MC1) choke threading means the 101 accepts a wide range of aftermarket chokes, which is useful given how sensitive .410 patterns are to choke selection. 
 
The single-shot design means there's no manual of arms beyond opening the action, loading one shell, and closing it — a straightforward setup for new shooters learning the fundamentals without managing a repeating mechanism. 
 

Usage 

 
The .410 bore is well-suited to small game like squirrel and rabbit at close range, as well as pest control. The light weight and simple action make the 101 a natural first shotgun for younger hunters. The 3-inch chamber handles both 2.5-inch and 3-inch .410 shells, giving some flexibility in load selection.

The Charles Daly 101 in Prairie Camo gets its most positive feedback around price and weight. It's one of the more affordable single-shot shotguns on the market, and at 5 pounds it's easy for younger or lighter shooters to carry and handle. Reviewers who bought it as a first gun for a child or as a simple truck gun generally report satisfaction.

The .410 bore draws mixed reactions depending on what the buyer intended. Users hunting small game at appropriate ranges find it adequate. Those who expected wider versatility are sometimes disappointed — the single-shot format and .410 bore limit follow-up capability, which matters in certain hunting situations.

The Prairie Camo finish divides opinion on aesthetics: some buyers like that it stands apart from traditional black or wood-grain designs, others prefer a more conventional look. Build quality feedback varies; the 101 is a budget-tier shotgun and some users note that fit and finish reflects that, while others find it perfectly serviceable for the price.

Reliability in basic use is generally praised — a break-action single shot has few parts to malfunction, and most users report consistent function. Customer service experiences with Charles Daly have been inconsistent based on available feedback, which is worth keeping in mind if you ever need warranty support.