The Savage 42 Takedown is a break-action combination gun chambered in .22 WMR over .410 bore with a 16-inch barrel. It is a single-shot design and ships with an OD Green synthetic stock and a black receiver. The takedown configuration allows the barrel to separate from the action for compact transport. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Savage 
• Model: 42 Takedown 
• Caliber: .22 WMR/.410 Ga 
• Action: Break Action 
• Capacity: 1 
• Barrel Length: 16 in 
• Color/Finish: OD Green stock, black receiver 
   

Detailed Features 

• Over/under combination barrel: .22 WMR on top, .410 bore on bottom 
• Takedown design for easy disassembly and transport 
• Single-shot capacity per barrel 
• OD Green synthetic stock with black receiver finish

Owners of the Savage 42 Takedown most often cite its versatility as the main draw. Having a .22 WMR barrel stacked over a .410 bore in one compact, takedown package makes it a practical trail or pack gun, and owners appreciate that it fills two roles without requiring two firearms.

The short 16-inch barrel is a frequent discussion point. Most owners find it acceptable for the gun's intended use at close to moderate range, though some note that the .22 WMR loses more velocity from the shorter tube than they expected. The break-action trigger pull is heavier and less refined than dedicated target rifles, which is generally accepted given the gun's utility-first design.

Build quality opinions are mixed. The synthetic stock holds up well to field use and weather, but the overall fit of metal to polymer gets criticism from owners accustomed to tighter tolerances on more expensive guns. For the price, most owners consider the 42 Takedown a functional working gun rather than a display piece.