The Charles Daly 301 Field is a pump-action shotgun chambered in .410 Gauge with a 26-inch barrel and a matte black synthetic stock. It is a straightforward pump-action design in a small-bore configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Charles Daly 
• Model: 301 Field 
• Caliber: .410 Gauge 
• Action: Pump Action 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Color/Finish: Matte Black Synthetic 
   

Detailed Features 

• Pump-action design chambered in .410 Gauge 
• 26-inch barrel with matte black finish 
• Synthetic stock in matte black 
• Lightweight small-bore configuration 
• Field-oriented setup without specialty accessories

Owners drawn to the 301 Field in .410 are often looking for a lightweight, low-recoil pump for small game or casual range work. The Charles Daly 301 Field fills that niche at an accessible price, and most buyers report it cycles without issues on standard .410 loads.

The matte black synthetic stock is considered functional. It does not attract strong feelings either way, which is probably the point. Buyers who want wood have the walnut variants to look at; those who want durability in weather tend to appreciate the synthetic here.

The .410 platform is inherently limited in pattern density compared to larger gauges, and buyers who understand that going in are generally satisfied. Those who expected it to perform like a 20 Gauge come away disappointed, which is a caliber expectation issue more than a fault of the 301 Field itself.