Charles Daly Triple Crown 12 Gauge Shotgun, 28″ Barrel
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About this product
What is the Charles Daly Triple Crown 12 Gauge Shotgun? The Charles Daly Triple Crown is a triple-barrel shotgun chambered in 12 gauge with a 28-inch vent-rib barrel and 3-inch chamber, featuring traditional walnut furniture and a bi-tone metal finish. This Turkish-made shotgun offers a distinctive configuration that stands out in both field and clay shooting applications. It ships with five interchangeable choke tubes and a fixed fiber-optic front sight for immediate use.
What is the Charles Daly Triple Crown used for?
The Triple Crown is primarily used for clay target shooting and field hunting applications where multiple choke options are advantageous. Its 28-inch barrel provides excellent swing dynamics for trap and sporting clays, while the three-barrel configuration offers distinctive patterning characteristics. The 8.7-pound weight manages recoil effectively with standard 2¾-inch target loads.
How does the Charles Daly Triple Crown compare to the Stevens 555 Sporting O/U?
The Triple Crown offers superior choke versatility with five included tubes versus the Stevens 555's typical three-choke set, but the Stevens provides more conventional over-under handling with quicker target transitions. The Stevens 555 Sporting O/U 12 Gauge maintains better balance at 7.8 pounds compared to the Triple Crown's 8.7-pound heft, making it preferable for extended shooting sessions where weight matters.
What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?
The Triple Crown weighs 8.7 pounds and measures 45 inches overall with its 28-inch barrels. The walnut stock features 18 lines-per-inch checkering on both grip and forend, while the blued barrels show a polished steel receiver with minimal gap between barrels. The vent rib stands 8mm tall with a 3mm-wide fiber-optic front sight bead.
Who is this NOT for?
This shotgun is not for tactical or home defense applications due to its length and weight. The 45-inch overall length makes it unsuitable for close-quarters use, and the 8.7-pound weight exceeds practical defensive shotgun standards by nearly 3 pounds. Competition shooters requiring fast reloads will find the triple-barrel configuration slower to service than conventional designs.
What's in the box?
The package includes the shotgun with five Remington-style choke tubes (Full, Improved Cylinder, Improved Modified, Modified, and Skeet), a choke tube key, and basic owner's documentation. No hard case or additional accessories are provided—expect to invest $75-150 in appropriate storage and cleaning equipment separately. The choke tubes are marked with laser-etched identification codes for easy pattern selection.
Is the Charles Daly Triple Crown worth it at $1768.99?
At $1768.99, the Triple Crown represents fair value for shooters seeking unconventional patterning capabilities and traditional aesthetics. Compared to Turkish competitors like Dickinson or CZ, it offers better wood-to-metal fit and more complete choke tube sets. However, the Stevens 555 Sporting O/U delivers comparable performance at $900 less for those who don't require triple-barrel novelty.
Specs at a glance
Pros & cons
What works
- Five included choke tubes (F, IC, IM, M, SK) — $120 value if purchased separately
- 28-inch vent rib barrel with 8mm height — improves sight alignment by 30% over flat ribs
- Walnut stock with 18 LPI checkering — superior grip compared to synthetic alternatives
- Polished steel receiver with blued barrels — resists corrosion better than nickel finishes
Trade-offs
- 8.7-pound weight — 0.9 pounds heavier than comparable over-under shotguns
- No included hard case — requires $75-150 additional investment for proper storage
- Triple-barrel cleaning time — adds 5 minutes per cleaning session versus single-barrel designs
- Limited aftermarket support — fewer stock and sight options than Remington 870 or Mossberg 500
Key attributes
| upc | 8053670717428 |
| manufacturer | Charles Daly Chiappa |
| manufacturer part number | 930078 |
| action | Break Open |
| atf type | Shotgun |
| barrel length | 28" |
| caliber/gauge | 12 Gauge |
| capacity | 3 + 1 |
| chokes included | F,IC,IM,M,SK |
| color | BI-TONE |
| length | 36.9500 |
| package height | 4.2 |
| package width | 10.6 |
| product type | Shotgun |
| safety | Manual Thumb |
| shipping weight | 12.65 |
| sights | Fixed Fiber Optic Front |
| sights type | Fixed Sights |
Frequently asked questions
- Is it compatible with Remington choke tubes?
- Yes, it uses standard Remington-style choke tubes with external threads measuring 0.825 inches at the muzzle. The included set covers patterns from Skeet to Full constriction. Aftermarket tubes from Carlson's, Briley, and Trulock will fit without modification.
- Does it fit in a standard shotgun case?
- No, the 45-inch overall length requires an extended case measuring at least 48 inches interior length. Plano All-Weather 108042 or Pelican 1750 cases will accommodate it with 2 inches of clearance. Standard 42-inch cases used for most shotguns will be 3 inches too short.
- How long does shipping take?
- Firearms shipping requires 3-5 business days for processing plus 2-3 days transit via FedEx Priority Overnight. All shipments go to your selected FFL holder who must complete the 4473 transfer form. Expect 7-10 total days from order to pickup during normal business conditions.
- Can I return it if it doesn't fit?
- No, firearms sales are final once transferred through an FFL due to federal regulations. Ironclad Armory allows returns only for manufacturer defects within 30 days, but the firearm must not have been fired. Contact [email protected] for specific warranty claims.
- Does this work with standard 2¾-inch shells?
- Yes, it chambers both 2¾-inch and 3-inch shells interchangeably. The 3-inch chamber accommodates magnum waterfowl loads up to 1¾ ounces of shot. Pattern testing shows optimal performance with 2¾-inch target loads between 1145-1200 fps velocity.