Charles Daly Hammergun thread to kick-off discussion on Charles Daly, Lindner control stamped & non-Lindner control stamped, examples.

....."Schoverling, Daly, and Gales catalog circa 1885".....

"There are 6 hammerless models listed, two of which can be eliminated (a diamond quality gun and an 8 gauge only model).

A "No.42" hammergun is listed as having a "Scott action, Damascus barrels, scroll fence breech, bar rebounding locks, pistol grip, Deeley & Edge forend, rib extension and rubber butt" - offered in 10 and 12 gauge for $75.

The "No. 53" is listed as similar to a No. 42 except with a "Purdey double underbolt, plain engraving." It retailed for $90 and was offered in 10 and 12 gauge only..

The "No. 55" is listed as the same as a No. 53 with "3 pin locks, ornamental rubber buttplate, scroll engraving." Offered in 10, 12, 16, and 20 gauge it retailed for $100.

The "No. 60" is listed as similar to a "No. 55" with "fine Cluny Damascus barrels, fine engraving and checkering." It was offered in 10 and 12 gauge for $130.

The "No. 100" was a diamond quality gun and retailed for $200. "

Note the 3 pin lock variant.

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?p=187282

Excerpt from 1887 S,D&G catalogue:
http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=235930&page=15

"Daly hammer guns are offered with the Scott action and Deeley and Edge forend latch. Extension rib and slight engraving on Model 401 for $70.
Model 402 same as 401, but with Purdey double bolt at $80.
Model 403 same as 402 but with 3 pin lock and more engraving at $90.
Model 404 same as 403, but with Cluny Damascus , fine engraving, at $120.
Model 405 , Diamond Quality, with Bernard or Turkish first quality barrels, exquisite engraving at $200."