Description
There is something about a 20 gauge over/under that just feels right in the field, and the Charles Daly 202A nails that feeling without emptying your wallet. The aluminum receiver keeps the whole gun down around 6.4 pounds, which your arms will appreciate on a long walk behind a pointing dog. And speaking of dogs, the white receiver wears a tasteful engraved dog scene that gives this gun some genuine character next to the plain-Jane entry level doubles out there.
What the 202A Brings to the Field
The twin 26 inch barrels are chrome-lined steel topped with a ventilated rib and a fixed fiber optic front sight that picks up light fast when a bird flushes. Chambers are 3 inch, so it happily runs 2-3/4 inch target loads at the clays course and steps up to heavier hunting loads when the season opens. The single selective mechanical reset trigger lets you choose which barrel fires first, and because it resets mechanically rather than relying on recoil, that second shot is there even if the first shell is a dud. A manual tang safety sits right under your thumb where it belongs on a field gun.
Choke Options and Handling
Charles Daly includes five choke tubes with this shotgun: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full. They use the widely available Beretta/Benelli Mobil thread pattern, so finding extended or specialty tubes down the road is simple. Stack Skeet over IC for close-flushing quail, or run Modified and Full when the doves are hanging high. Extractors lift both hulls for easy removal by hand, which trap and skeet regulars often prefer since your empties stay with you instead of flying into the grass.
Why the Charles Daly 202A Makes Sense
The checkered walnut stock and forend give it real wood warmth, the 43 inch overall length swings naturally, and the light weight makes it a great fit for newer wingshooters or anyone tired of lugging a heavy 12 gauge. For an affordable double that looks good in the duck blind, the dove field, or the gun rack, the 202A punches well above its class.
Key Specifications
- Model: 202A
- Manufacturer Part Number: 930.219
- UPC: 8053800941273
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3" (accepts 2-3/4" shells)
- Action: Over/Under, Break Action
- Barrel Length: 26" chrome-lined steel with vent rib
- Overall Length: 43"
- Weight: 6.4 lbs
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Trigger: Single selective, mechanical reset
- Extraction: Extractors
- Safety: Manual tang safety
- Front Sight: Fixed fiber optic
- Stock and Forend: Checkered walnut
- Receiver: Engraved white aluminum with dog scene
What’s Included
- Charles Daly 202A over/under shotgun
- Five Mobil pattern choke tubes (SK, IC, M, IM, F)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What choke tubes does the Charles Daly 202A use?
The 202A ships with five tubes in Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full. They are cut to the Beretta/Benelli Mobil thread pattern, one of the most common choke systems around. That means replacement and aftermarket extended tubes are easy to find at just about any sporting goods counter.
Can the 202A shoot 2-3/4 inch shells, or only 3 inch?
Both. The 3 inch chambers handle everything from light 2-3/4 inch target loads up to full-power 3 inch hunting loads. That flexibility makes it a solid pick for shooting clays in the summer and chasing birds in the fall with the same gun.
Does the Charles Daly 202A have ejectors or extractors?
This model uses extractors, which lift the spent hulls out of the chambers so you can pluck them by hand rather than launching them onto the ground. Plenty of folks prefer this setup since it keeps empties in your pocket instead of scattered around the station. It also keeps the design simpler.
How heavy is the 202A and is it a good field gun?
It weighs right around 6.4 pounds thanks to the aluminum receiver, with a 43 inch overall length. That light, quick-handling build is exactly what you want when you are covering miles for upland birds or handing a double gun to a smaller-framed or newer wingshooter. The 20 gauge chambering keeps recoil manageable too.




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