Charles Daly 601 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 28-inch Barrel, Blued Hardwood

The Charles Daly 601 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun (Charles Daly part no. 930.202) pairs a blued 28-inch vent rib barrel with a checkered hardwood stock for a more traditional look than its synthetic-stocked siblings. Made by Charles Daly, it runs a gas-operated action with a 3-inch chamber, giving it enough versatility for upland birds, dove, and waterfowl. A fixed fiber optic front sight offers a fast, bright reference for wing shooting, and a manual thumb safety keeps operation simple in the field. It ships with a broad five-choke selection to handle nearly any range a hunter might face. This 601 suits hunters who want the classic look of wood furniture without giving up dependable semi-auto performance.

Key Specifications

• Chambered for 12 gauge, giving it broad ammunition availability and versatility.
• Accepts up to a 3-inch shell for flexibility across hunting loads.
• Features a 28-inch vent rib barrel for a long, steady sighting plane.
• Holds a 5+1 capacity for extra follow-up shots when it counts.
• Measures 48.5 inches overall, a standard length for a full-size field autoloader.
• Weighs approximately 7.1 pounds, manageable for a full day of hunting.
• Wears a fixed fiber optic front sight for quick target acquisition on flushing birds.
• Ships with a broad five-tube choke set: Full, Improved Cylinder, Improved Modified, Modified, and Skeet.
• Runs a gas-operated semi-auto action for reliable cycling shot after shot.
• Fitted with a manual thumb safety for straightforward operation.
• Stock is checkered hardwood, giving it a traditional look over the more common synthetic furniture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this 601 different from the synthetic-stocked versions? It uses a checkered hardwood stock for a traditional appearance, while sharing the same gas-operated action and 28-inch barrel.

What choke tubes are included? A broad five-tube set ships with the gun, covering Full, Improved Cylinder, Improved Modified, Modified, and Skeet chokes.

What is the capacity of this shotgun? It holds a 5+1 capacity, giving hunters extra follow-up shots without reloading.

Buy the Charles Daly 601 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 28-inch Barrel, Blued Hardwood

For hunters who prefer the traditional look and feel of a wood-stocked shotgun, this blued 601 delivers classic style alongside dependable gas-operated cycling. It handles a full range of hunting chores without sacrificing reliability. Order it from our semi-auto shotguns lineup for fast, insured shipping to your local FFL.