The Savage Arms 42 Takedown is a break-action combo gun with a truly unique design. It has an over/under barrel configuration with the upper barrel chambered in a .22 Long Rifle or .22 WMR, while the lower barrel accepts .410 bore shotshells with a 3-inch chamber length. The benefit of this design is that you can use a Savage Arms 42 Takedown as a rifle or shotgun simultaneously, making the 42 Takedown stand out as a multipurpose hunting rifle. The Savage Arms 42 Takedown features a single shot per barrel, with a rifled upper barrel and smooth-bore lower barrel, a polymer buttstock with a textured grip, adjustable rear sight, a matte glare-free finish, cross-bolt safety, independent extractors for each barrel, a break-open lever on the top of the receiver, a secure barrel lockup mechanism, and a transfer bar safety mechanism. What makes the 42 Takedown special is its tool-free takedown system, allowing for easy disassembling into two main components for easy transport or storage. Thanks to its design and provided technical solutions, the Savage Arms 42 Takedown is a modern and versatile firearm for small game hunting and pest control, with the ability to use both rimfire cartridges and shotshells in a single platform.