CHARLES DALY
Charles Daly was a gentleman (not a company) whose goal was to give the U.S. shotgun consumer a European-manufactured gun of similar quality to the premier American shotguns of the same era. Accordingly, he had various European firms fabricate shotguns with American shooting features and preferences. Many "Prussian" Dalys were built by various firms in Suhl, Germany. Importation ceased prior to WWII. These Prussian models utilized the finest materials and best workmanship of their time.
In 1865, Charles Daly, along with his partner Augustus Schoverling, founded the sporting goods business named Schoverling & Daly. They were importers and dealers located in New York City, and were the exclusive agents for the Ballard rifle. In 1874, the company reorganized to include a third partner, and the corporate name was changed to Schoverling, Daly & Gales.
During 1874-1875, Charles Daly acquired the exclusive rights to the Ballard rifle, and made a deal with John Marlin to manufacture them.
Charles Daly marked firearms began circa 1875. Daly's name was chosen because it had an appealing sound and would likely influence potential buyers to choose their firearms. Schoverling, Daly & Gales established their top-shelf reputation by dealing in best-quality merchandise. Because they were known for their high standard of excellence, the Charles Daly brand became synonymous with best quality firearms.
In January of 1881, Charles Daly became president of the Marlin Fire Arms Company. During 1893, he sold his stock in the company to John Marlin, and passed away in 1899.
Schoverling, Daly & Gales made every effort to select only the finest quality firearms for sale in the United States. Initially, manufacturers in Prussia, such as Schiller and Lindner, and later Heym and Sauer of Germany, were selected for their superbly constructed shotguns. Early manufacturers also included J&W Tolley of England, Newmann of Belgium, and even Lefever Arms of New York.
Schoverling, Daly & Gales changed ownership several times throughout the years. Eventually, the company's primary asset was the Charles Daly trademark. In 1919, Henry Modell bought the company and controlled it for several years. In the 1920s, he sold out to the Walzer family, owners of Sloan's Sporting Goods of Ridgefield, CT. The Walzers established a branch of Sloan's in New York known as Charles Daly & Company. Sloan's imported quality shotguns from many companies, including Italian gun makers Beretta and Vincenzo Bernardelli, Miroku of Japan, and Garbi of Spain.
For more information on models/variations manufactured after Dec. 31, 1898, please refer to the Blue Book of Gun Values. Also available online - please visit bluebookofgunvalues.com.
In 1865, Charles Daly, along with his partner Augustus Schoverling, founded the sporting goods business named Schoverling & Daly. They were importers and dealers located in New York City, and were the exclusive agents for the Ballard rifle. In 1874, the company reorganized to include a third partner, and the corporate name was changed to Schoverling, Daly & Gales.
During 1874-1875, Charles Daly acquired the exclusive rights to the Ballard rifle, and made a deal with John Marlin to manufacture them.
Charles Daly marked firearms began circa 1875. Daly's name was chosen because it had an appealing sound and would likely influence potential buyers to choose their firearms. Schoverling, Daly & Gales established their top-shelf reputation by dealing in best-quality merchandise. Because they were known for their high standard of excellence, the Charles Daly brand became synonymous with best quality firearms.
In January of 1881, Charles Daly became president of the Marlin Fire Arms Company. During 1893, he sold his stock in the company to John Marlin, and passed away in 1899.
Schoverling, Daly & Gales made every effort to select only the finest quality firearms for sale in the United States. Initially, manufacturers in Prussia, such as Schiller and Lindner, and later Heym and Sauer of Germany, were selected for their superbly constructed shotguns. Early manufacturers also included J&W Tolley of England, Newmann of Belgium, and even Lefever Arms of New York.
Schoverling, Daly & Gales changed ownership several times throughout the years. Eventually, the company's primary asset was the Charles Daly trademark. In 1919, Henry Modell bought the company and controlled it for several years. In the 1920s, he sold out to the Walzer family, owners of Sloan's Sporting Goods of Ridgefield, CT. The Walzers established a branch of Sloan's in New York known as Charles Daly & Company. Sloan's imported quality shotguns from many companies, including Italian gun makers Beretta and Vincenzo Bernardelli, Miroku of Japan, and Garbi of Spain.
For more information on models/variations manufactured after Dec. 31, 1898, please refer to the Blue Book of Gun Values. Also available online - please visit bluebookofgunvalues.com.
Previous trademark manufactured in Prussia, England, Belgium, and the U.S. circa 1865-pre-WWII.
