The Charles Daly 101 is a single-shot 20-gauge shotgun built around a break-open action. This version comes in Truetimber Prairie camo with a synthetic stock and a Cerakote-finished receiver and barrel. At 5 lbs and 41.75 inches overall it's one of the lighter 26-inch-barrel options available. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 101 Single Shot 
• Manufacturer: Charles Daly 
• Type: Single Shot Shotgun 
• Caliber: 20 Gauge (3" Chamber) 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Overall Length: 41.75 inches 
• Weight: 5 lbs. 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Finish Color: Truetimber Prairie Camo (Flat Dark Earth) 
• Stock Material: Synthetic Stock 
• Sights Type: Fixed Bead Front Sight 
• Choke Type: MC-1 (Modified) 
   

Detailed Features 

The break-open action is about as simple as a shotgun gets, load, close, shoot, open, reload. The fixed bead front sight is adequate for the kinds of shooting this gun is designed for. The MC-1 modified choke is a reasonable middle-ground choice that works for upland birds and small game without swapping. At 5 lbs, felt recoil with heavier 3" loads is something to be aware of; lighter field loads are noticeably more comfortable.

The Charles Daly Truetimber 101 in 20 gauge draws a consistent set of observations across buyer discussions.

Lightweight at 5 lbs is frequently cited as the main practical advantage. It carries easily in the field and doesn't wear on younger or smaller-framed shooters over a long day.

The Truetimber camo finish gets positive mentions for both aesthetics and concealment. Most buyers in this category care about both.

Price is a recurring point. The 101 sits at entry-level pricing and users generally see it as good value for what it is, without expecting it to compete with mid-range guns.

The single-shot design gets acknowledged as a tradeoff. Users who want it recommend it specifically for new shooters, youth hunting, or backup use, not for situations where quick follow-up shots matter.

Recoil with heavier 3" loads comes up as a concern, which is predictable given the weight. Reduced-recoil loads or standard 2.75" shells make it more comfortable.

Build quality assessments are mixed. It holds up for casual or seasonal use; users doing heavy regular shooting sometimes note fit-and-finish limitations compared to more expensive guns.