Description
There is something about a .410 over/under that just feels right in the hand, and the Charles Daly 202A nails that feeling without the price tag of the big-name doubles. The engraved white receiver set against checkered walnut furniture gives it a classic field gun look, while the aluminum frame keeps the whole package light enough to carry through a full day of small game hunting. The 26" chrome-lined barrels wear a vent rib topped with a fiber optic front sight, so picking up your bead on a fast-crossing target comes naturally.
Chokes That Make the 202A Earn Its Keep
The .410 gets a reputation for being finicky with patterns, which is exactly why the five included choke tubes matter here. You get Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full, all cut on the widely used Beretta/Benelli Mobil thread pattern, so finding replacements or specialty tubes down the road is simple. Screw in the Skeet tube for busting clays in the backyard, then tighten up to Full when squirrels are hanging high in the hardwoods. The 3" chambers handle everything from light 2-3/4" target loads to heavier 3" hunting shells.
Simple Controls, Smooth Operation
A single selective trigger with mechanical reset lets you choose which barrel fires first, and the top tang safety sits right where your thumb expects it. Extractors lift both hulls for easy removal, which many break-action fans prefer since spent shells stay in your hand instead of flying into the grass. It is a straightforward, no-drama setup that new shotgunners figure out in about two minutes.
Why the Charles Daly 202A Makes Sense
The .410 bore is the gentlest way into the shotgun world, with almost no recoil and a report that will not rattle anyone at the range. That makes this 202A a great trainer for younger or smaller-framed shooters, and a genuinely fun gun for experienced hands who want a challenge on the clays course. Backed by Chiappa and wearing real walnut, it delivers a lot of double-gun character for the money.
Key Specifications
- Model: 202A Over/Under
- Manufacturer Part Number: 930.332
- UPC: 8053800945059
- Gauge: .410 Bore
- Chamber: 3" (also accepts 2-3/4" shells)
- Action: Break Open Over/Under
- Barrel Length: 26" Vent Rib, Chrome-Lined
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Receiver: Engraved Aluminum, White/Silver Finish
- Stock: Checkered Walnut Stock and Forend
- Trigger: Single Selective, Mechanical Reset
- Safety: Top Tang Manual
- Sights: Fixed Fiber Optic Front
- Extraction: Extractors
- Choke Thread: Beretta/Benelli Mobil (MC-5)
- Chokes Included: Skeet, IC, Modified, Improved Mod, Full
What’s Included
- Charles Daly 202A .410 Bore O/U Shotgun
- 5 Mobil-thread choke tubes (SK, IC, M, IM, F)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What choke tubes come with the Charles Daly 202A .410?
It ships with a full set of five choke tubes: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full. They use the common Beretta/Benelli Mobil thread pattern, so aftermarket and replacement tubes are easy to track down. That covers everything from close-range clays to tighter hunting patterns.
Can the 202A shoot both 2-3/4" and 3" shells?
Yes. The chambers are cut for 3" .410 shells, and it will run standard 2-3/4" loads just as well. That gives you flexibility to shoot lighter target loads for practice and step up to 3" hunting shells when it is time to fill the game bag.
Is the Charles Daly 202A a good shotgun for a new or younger shooter?
It is one of the better options for that job. The .410 bore produces very light recoil, the break-open action is simple and easy to verify safe, and the tang safety and single selective trigger keep the controls uncomplicated. It is a gentle way to build fundamentals before moving up to a 20 or 12 gauge.
Does the 202A have ejectors or extractors?
This model uses extractors, which lift the spent hulls out of the chambers when you open the action so you can pull them by hand. Plenty of folks prefer this over ejectors since your empties end up in your pocket instead of on the ground. It also keeps the action simpler overall.





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