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Some guns try to do one thing perfectly. The Savage Model 42 Takedown does two things well and fits in a backpack while doing it. This break-action combo stacks a .22 LR rifle barrel over a .410 bore shotgun barrel, giving you a quiet, accurate small game option up top and a shotshell answer for pests, grouse, or close-range work down below. Push one button on the forend and the 20 inch carbon steel barrels separate from the receiver, dropping the whole gun into the included Uncle Mike's Go Bag. That makes it a natural fit behind the truck seat, in a camper, or strapped to a pack.
This platform traces straight back to the old Savage Model 24, the .22 over .410 that taught generations how to hunt small game. The Model 42 brings that idea into the modern era with a tough synthetic sporter stock, here in Flat Dark Earth, paired with satin black metalwork that keeps glare down in the field. At around six pounds and 35.75 inches assembled, it carries easy all day, and the 13.5 inch length of pull with mild recoil makes it a genuinely good first gun for younger or smaller-framed hunters.
You get a post front sight and an adjustable open V notch rear, and the rear sight is removable if you would rather run an optic on the receiver. Two sling studs come standard, so adding a sling for long walks is simple. The .410 barrel runs a cylinder bore choke that patterns well with birdshot and buckshot at practical distances, while the 1:16 twist rimfire barrel will stack .22 LR into tight groups at squirrel-hunting ranges.
As a single shot on each barrel, it rewards deliberate shooting, and that simplicity is exactly why folks trust it as a survival, camp, and homestead gun. Load a .22 for the pot or a .410 shell for whatever the day throws at you. One trigger, two barrels, zero fuss.
Yes. The adjustable rear sight is removable, which frees up the receiver so you can add a rail and mount a red dot or compact scope. Plenty of owners run the factory irons just fine, but an optic tightens things up for small game work past 25 yards.
Press a single button on the forend and the 20 inch barrel assembly separates from the receiver. Broken down, the whole gun slips into the included Uncle Mike's Go Bag, a soft case with MOLLE webbing and a gear pocket. Reassembly takes seconds and requires no tools.
The bottom barrel is a cylinder bore .410 that handles birdshot, buckshot, and slugs. Birdshot patterns nicely for pests and small birds inside about 20 yards, while buckshot and slugs extend your reach for larger critters. The single-shot rimfire barrel is flexible too, since there is no action to cycle.
It is one of the better picks out there for that role. The 13.5 inch length of pull, light six pound weight, and soft recoil from both the .22 LR and .410 make it easy to handle, and the single-shot design encourages careful, deliberate shooting habits. It is a natural first hunting gun that stays useful long after the beginner stage.
| UPC | 062654230042 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 23004 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 1rd |
| Safety | Two-Position |
| Shipping Weight | 7.5 |
| Sights | Post Front/Open V Notch Rear |
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