The Winchester Model 94 Takedown is a lever-action rifle chambered in .450 Marlin. John M. Browning designed the takedown mechanism, which lets you split the rifle at the action for transport and storage. The 20-inch barrel has a blued finish; the stock is walnut with a satin finish and a blued steel forearm cap. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Model 94 Takedown Rifle 
• Caliber: .450 Marlin 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 6 + 1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Overall Length: 38 inches 
• Weight: 6.8 lbs 
   

Features 

• Browning-designed takedown mechanism for easy disassembly and transport 
• Triple-checked button-rifled barrel 
• Tang safety and rebounding hammer 
• Marble Arms bead front / semi-buckhorn rear sights 
• Drilled and tapped receiver for scope mounts

Owners of the Model 94 Takedown in .450 Marlin tend to fall into two camps: hunters who wanted a hard-hitting lever gun in a packable format, and collectors drawn to the walnut-and-blued classic look.

The takedown feature gets consistent praise for making the rifle easy to pack into camps or vehicles without a full-length case. The lever action is smooth, and the .450 Marlin caliber delivers serious stopping power on large game. Most owners are happy with the walnut stock and blued finish quality.

The main practical complaints are recoil and weight relative to the caliber. The .450 Marlin hits hard at both ends, and some shooters find it uncomfortable for extended range sessions. At 6.8 lbs the rifle is not particularly heavy, but a few users compare it unfavorably against lighter alternatives in the same caliber class. Pricing draws divided opinion: buyers focused on the takedown feature and Winchester name see it as fair, while those shopping strictly on ballistics sometimes find less expensive lever-action options adequate.