The Charles Daly 101 Single Shot Shotgun is a break-open .410 with a checkered walnut stock and blued finish. At 5 lbs and 41.75 inches overall, it handles easily, which makes it a natural fit for youth shooters, new shooters, or anyone who wants a no-fuss small game gun. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 101 
• Caliber: .410 GA 
• Action: Break Open 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Overall Length: 41.75 inches 
• Weight: 5 lbs 
• Trigger System: Single Trigger 
• Stock Material: Checkered Walnut 
• Finish Color: Walnut / Blued 
• Safety Type: Manual Thumb Safety 
   

Detailed Features 

The fixed modified choke tightens the .410 pattern for small game and clay work. A brass bead front sight gives you a quick, clear reference on the target. The checkered walnut stock provides a decent grip in damp conditions, and the manual thumb safety keeps it safe to carry in the field. 
 

Target Audience 

Works well for beginners learning shotgun fundamentals, youth shooters who need a lighter gun, and hunters chasing rabbits or birds who prefer the discipline of a single shot. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Small game hunting with .410 loads 
• Youth and introductory shotgun training 
• Casual clay shooting where a single-shot is preferred

The Daly 101 Classic .410 draws fairly consistent feedback across owner discussions, with most comments centered on its lightweight build and straightforward operation.

Owners regularly call out the walnut finish as a selling point. It gives the gun a traditional look that buyers in this segment appreciate. Affordability also comes up often. Most find it delivers solid value for a single-shot .410.

The main criticism is the obvious limitation of a single-shot action. Hunters who want faster follow-up shots find it restrictive, and some skeet shooters mention the same concern. A handful of more experienced shooters also question the long-term durability under heavy use, though casual users generally report no issues.

Overall the 101 is regarded as a practical entry-level or youth shotgun that does what it's built for without much fuss.

There is no complicated verdict from me on this .410. I genuinely love this shotgun, and that feeling is what stands out every time I think about it. Some firearms invite a list of qualifications, but my response to this one is much more direct. It has earned an enthusiastic place in my collection simply because I enjoy having it so much. The little Daly has the kind of appeal that makes me smile without needing to overexplain why. For me, affection is the whole story here. This is one of those shotguns where a short statement says it best: I love my .410, and I remain completely delighted with it.