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[[File:Marlin70PSS Disassembled.jpg|thumb|2008 Marlin Model 70PSS, disassembled, with ruler for scale]]
[[File:Browning 22 disassembled.jpg|thumb|FN [[Browning_22_Semi-Auto_rifle| Browning SA-22]] takedown rifle disassembled]]
[[File:Buzzacott's masterpiece; (1913) (20323845320).jpg|thumb|Takedown semi-automatic shotgun from [[Buzzacott's Masterpiece]]]]
[[Image:AR7rifle.jpg|thumb|[[ArmaLite]] [[AR-7]] survival takedown rifle with magazines]]
[[File:Ruger-PC-Carbine-Takedown.jpg|thumb|Ruger PC Carbine 9mm takedown rifle disassembled]]
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A '''takedown gun''' (typically a '''takedown [[rifle]]''' or '''takedown [[shotgun]]''') is a [[long gun]] designed to be taken apart, significantly reducing its length, making it easier to store, pack, transport, and conceal. A variety of [[gun barrel|barrel]], [[stock (firearm)|stock]], and [[receiver (firearms)|receiver]] designs have been invented to facilitate takedown. For example, the hinged design of many [[break-action]] firearms allows takedown. Some regular firearms can be modified to allow takedown after custom [[gunsmith]]ing.

==Rifles==
American gun manufacturers including [[Marlin Firearms|Marlin]], [[Sturm, Ruger & Co.|Ruger]], [[Savage Arms|Savage]], and [[Winchester Repeating Arms Company|Winchester]] have made takedown rifles since the late 19th century. Some early examples include the [[Browning 22 Semi-Auto rifle]], [[Remington Model 24]], [[Remington Model 8]], [[Winchester Model 1886|Winchester Model 86]], and [[Winchester Model 1894|Winchester Model 94]] by [[Fabrique Nationale]], [[Remington Arms]], and [[Winchester Repeating Arms Company]]. Many militaries in the early 20th century also experimented with takedown systems, particularly for the use by [[Paratrooper|paratroopers]]. An example of this is the Japanese experimental [[TERA rifle|TERA Rifles]]. A more modern example of a takedown rifle is the DRD Tactical Paratus, a Clandestine Break-Down Rifle (CSR) requested by the Joint & Special Operations Program (JSOP). 

==Machine guns==
The AA-52 machine gun has takedown capabilities. The Ohio Ordnance Works REAPR (Recoil Enhanced Automatic Precision Rifle) has a takedown capability that can take around 20 seconds.<ref>https://oowinc.com/product/reapr/</ref><ref>https://armourersbench.com/2024/02/03/ohio-ordnance-works-reapr/</ref>

==Shotguns==
Most single-barrel and double-barrel shotguns readily break down to separate the buttstock and action from the barrel and forend and are often transported cased as takedown guns. Among repeating shotguns, the Winchester [[Winchester Model 1897|Model 97]] and [[Winchester Model 12|Model 12]] shotguns were factory-made as takedown guns. Savage also makes a series of takedown over/under rifle/shotgun [[combination guns]].

==Submachine guns==
Submachine guns, usually used for clandestine warfare such as the Patchett machine carbine,<ref>https://patents.google.com/patent/US2437548A/en</ref><ref>https://www.historicalfirearms.info/post/163192317204/patchett-machine-pistol-alongside-his-machine</ref> [[MCEM 3 submachine gun]], [[MGD PM-9]], [[Hotchkiss Type Universal]], and [[UC-9]] have takedown capabilities. A semi automatic carbine exists as the Stemple takedown gun manufactured by the BRP Corp.<ref>https://modernfirearms.net/en/submachine-guns/u-s-a-submachine-guns/stemple-7645-stg-76-eng/</ref><ref>https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/07/05/brp-corps-transferable/</ref><ref>https://www.jrstemplearms.com/inv_nfa.htm</ref>

==Survival guns==
Survival guns such as the [[ArmaLite AR-7]] may be disassembled and their barrel, action, and magazines stored within its plastic butt-stock. This lightweight {{cvt|2.5|lb|kg}}, .22 caliber (5.6 mm), [[semi-automatic rifle]] measures {{convert|35|in|cm}} overall when assembled, {{convert|16|in|cm}} when disassembled, and can even float. Although the AR-7 was designed as a pilot and aircrew survival weapon, it is commonly used by target shooters and backpackers and is frequently stowed away in vehicles and boats.<ref>The AR-7 exotic weapons system, Paperback: 63 pages Paladin Press (1982), {{ISBN|0873642422}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Glossary of firearms terms]]
* [[Poacher's gun]], the 18th century precursor to the takedown rifle.

==References==
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==External links==
* Carmichel, Jim. [https://web.archive.org/web/20150823010329/http://www.outdoorlife.com/articles/gear/2007/09/takedown-rifles].  Outdoor Life.  Feb 1, 2004.  Accessed 2008-06-16.
* [https://www.forgottenweapons.com/stemple-makes-a-star-wars-blaster-the-stg-34k/]
* [https://en..ru/191728-razbornoe-oruzhie-dzhona-stempla-hobbi-u-kazhdogo-svoe.html John Stemple's collapsible weapons & Tolstopyatov ball machine]

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