Description
There are shotguns that blend in, and then there's the Charles Daly Triple Crown. Three 28 inch barrels arranged in a triangular cluster give this 12 gauge a silhouette that stops people mid-conversation at the range, but this is more than a novelty piece. Built by Chiappa on a beefed-up break-action frame, it fires three shots in quick succession off a single trigger with a mechanical reset, no pumping, no cycling, just break it open, drop in three shells, and go.
What Makes the Triple Crown Different
Each of the three barrels accepts its own choke tube, and the Triple Crown ships with five Rem-style chokes: Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Skeet. That means you can stagger constrictions across the barrels, running a tighter pattern for each follow-up shot as a bird gets farther out. It's a genuinely useful trick that no double gun can match. The 3 inch chambers handle everything from light target loads to heavier field ammo, and the fixed fiber optic front sight sits on a vent rib for a fast, clean sight picture.
Handling and Feel of This Triple Barrel 12 Gauge
At around 8.7 pounds with a 45 inch overall length, the Triple Crown carries its weight out front thanks to that barrel cluster. On clays, that forward balance smooths out your swing and helps with follow-through, and the extra heft soaks up 12 gauge recoil noticeably better than lighter doubles. The oiled, checkered walnut stock and forend give it a classic sporting look, while the blued barrels against the silver finished steel receiver make for a sharp two-tone combination. A manual thumb safety keeps the controls familiar and simple.
Where the Charles Daly Triple Crown Shines
This is the gun you bring when you want to have fun and turn a few heads doing it. It's a blast on sporting clays, a conversation starter at any trap night, and a legitimately capable field gun for upland birds. Distinctive, well built, and just plain enjoyable to shoot, the Triple Crown earns its spot in the safe.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 930078
- UPC: 8053670717428
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Action: Break Open, Triple Barrel
- Barrel Length: 28" Vent Rib, Blued
- Capacity: 3 Rounds
- Chokes Included: Rem-Style MC-5 (F, IM, M, IC, SK)
- Stock: Oiled, Checkered Walnut
- Receiver: Silver Finished Steel
- Front Sight: Fixed Fiber Optic
- Safety: Manual Thumb
- Overall Length: 45"
- Weight: 8.7 lbs
What’s Included
- Charles Daly Triple Crown 12 Gauge Shotgun
- 5 Rem-style choke tubes (Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, Skeet)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the trigger work on the Charles Daly Triple Crown? Do all three barrels fire at once?
No, only one barrel fires per trigger pull. The Triple Crown uses a single non-selective trigger with a mechanical reset that cycles through the barrels in sequence, giving you three quick shots from one break-open action. It takes a few rounds to get used to the firing order, but it becomes second nature fast.
Can I run different choke tubes in each barrel of the Triple Crown?
Yes, and that's one of the best features of this gun. Each barrel is threaded for Rem-style chokes, and five tubes come in the box. A popular setup is staggering constrictions, something like Improved Cylinder, Modified, then Full, so each follow-up shot patterns tighter as your target gets farther away.
Is the Triple Crown 12 gauge good for clays, or is it just a range toy?
It genuinely holds its own on the clays course. The forward balance from the three-barrel cluster helps steady your swing and follow-through, and the 8.7 pound weight tames recoil better than most lighter doubles. It won't replace a purpose-built competition gun, but it breaks clays and handles upland work while being far more fun than anything else on the line.
What shells can the Charles Daly Triple Crown handle?
All three barrels are chambered for 3 inch 12 gauge shells, so it digests everything from light 2 3/4 inch target loads up to heavier 3 inch field and hunting loads. Just stick with the appropriate choke for steel shot if you're running non-toxic loads, as tighter constrictions like Full are generally best reserved for lead.




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