Savage Arms Shotguns

Savage Arms 42

Specs & variants

Savage Arms currently makes 7 versions of the 42 shotgun, offered in .22 LR, .410 bore and .22 WMR. Each has a 20" barrel. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.

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What versions of the Savage Arms 42 are there?

7 current versions. Specs and measurements are Savage Arms's own.

Specs shared by every version

Action: Takedown
Twist: 1:16"
Threaded barrel: No
Front sight: Post
Rear sight: Open V Notch

Version	Maker	Model / part #	Gauge	Capacity	Barrel	Overall length	Weight	Finish
42 Takedown	Official product page	22434	.22 LR / .410 bore	1	20"	34.75"	4.66 lbs	Matte Black Synthetic
42 Takedown	Official product page	22435	.22 WMR / .410 bore	1	20"	35.75"	6.1 lbs	Matte Black Synthetic
42 Takedown	Official product page	22440	.22 LR / .410 bore	1	20"	35.75"	6.1 lbs	Matte Black Synthetic
42 Takedown	Official product page	23001	.22 WMR / .410 bore	1	20"	35.75"	6.1 lbs	Matte OD Green Synthetic
42 Takedown	Official product page	23002	.22 LR / .410 bore	1	20"	35.75"	6.1 lbs	Matte OD Green Synthetic
42 Takedown	Official product page	23003	.22 WMR / .410 bore	1	20"	35.75"	6.1 lbs	Matte Flat Dark Earth Synthetic
42 Takedown	Official product page	23004	.22 LR / .410 bore	1	20"	35.75"	6.1 lbs	Matte Flat Dark Earth Synthetic

42 Takedown
Official product page
Model / part #
22434
Gauge
.22 LR / .410 bore
Capacity
1
Barrel
20"
Overall length
34.75"
Weight
4.66 lbs
Finish
Matte Black Synthetic
42 Takedown
Official product page
Model / part #
22435
Gauge
.22 WMR / .410 bore
Capacity
1
Barrel
20"
Overall length
35.75"
Weight
6.1 lbs
Finish
Matte Black Synthetic
42 Takedown
Official product page
Model / part #
22440
Gauge
.22 LR / .410 bore
Capacity
1
Barrel
20"
Overall length
35.75"
Weight
6.1 lbs
Finish
Matte Black Synthetic
42 Takedown
Official product page
Model / part #
23001
Gauge
.22 WMR / .410 bore
Capacity
1
Barrel
20"
Overall length
35.75"
Weight
6.1 lbs
Finish
Matte OD Green Synthetic
42 Takedown
Official product page
Model / part #
23002
Gauge
.22 LR / .410 bore
Capacity
1
Barrel
20"
Overall length
35.75"
Weight
6.1 lbs
Finish
Matte OD Green Synthetic
42 Takedown
Official product page
Model / part #
23003
Gauge
.22 WMR / .410 bore
Capacity
1
Barrel
20"
Overall length
35.75"
Weight
6.1 lbs
Finish
Matte Flat Dark Earth Synthetic
42 Takedown
Official product page
Model / part #
23004
Gauge
.22 LR / .410 bore
Capacity
1
Barrel
20"
Overall length
35.75"
Weight
6.1 lbs
Finish
Matte Flat Dark Earth Synthetic

What gauges does the 42 come in?

You can get it in .22 LR, .410 bore and .22 WMR.

Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?

California and Massachusetts both limit which models dealers can sell, and the rules differ by type of gun. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.

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Specs from Savage Arms, checked November 9, 2026 (source). Spot a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it. Savage Arms is a trademark of its owner, listed for identification only. Firearms Almanac isn't affiliated with Savage Arms.