Cody, Wyoming- December 2025- Big Horn Armory is proud to introduce the Model 89 Take Down Tactical – the next evolution of our big-bore lever-action lineup.
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Built on the proven Model 89 Take Down platform, this new Tactical variant delivers the same heritage-inspired quick disassembly system that allows the rifle to break down into compact components for transport, storage, and simplified maintenance. It’s a design trusted by hunters and backcountry shooters who demand portability without compromise.
The Take Down Advantage.
Now Tactical.
The Model 89 Take Down Tactical retains everything shooters value about the Take Down design while adding modern features that expand capability and customization:
- M-LOK® forend for mounting lights, grips, and rail accessories.
- Scout-style scope mount for forward, low-profile optics.
- Tank-style muzzle brake to reduce felt recoil and improve follow-up shots.
These enhancements are fully integrated without sacrificing the Model 89’s big-bore performance, balance, or ergonomics.
Built for Shooters Who Demand More
The Model 89 Take Down Tactical is a versatile choice for;
- Hunters seeking portability and power
- Backcountry and travel-focused shooters
- Lever-action enthusiasts who want modern accessory compatibility
- Classic operating ergonomics meet contemporary performance – without compromise.
In 1905, John Moses Browning received patent #781765 for the only purpose-built take-down long gun he designed. It was the strongest take-down design built up to that time.
Big Horn Armory wanted to build a take-down gun. Utilizing JMB’s basic design, we used modern 17-4PH stainless steel for strength; salt bath nitriding for hardness, durability, and high-quality finish; combined with BHA’s craftsmanship to produce the strongest, most beautiful take-down design, ever.
The row of splines running the full height of the receiver resists movement in all directions almost as well as if it were a single piece of steel. Multiple proof loads fired in prototypes caused no change in headspace or any other dimension.
Proudly built in the USA, the Big Horn Armory Model 89 lever-action rifle in .500 S&W Magnum continues the rich legacy of American firearms design and development. Built from the ground up and solidly engineered using the latest CNC technology, the Model 89 embodies the best of the old Model 86 and Model 92 lever-actions in a modern platform capable of handling the powerful .500 S&W Magnum. Both rifle and carbine models are manufactured with 17-4 stainless steel, precision-machined and properly hardened to deliver consistent downrange performance and rugged in-the- field dependability.
The selected American black walnut stock and forend are fitted with integral front and stud rear sling swivel mounts. The pistol-grip buttstock has a one-inch recoil-taming pad. Stock and forend are painted with Polane Epoxy industrial paint, offering a modern look with good old-fashioned durability. The tactical rifles are equipped with aperture rear and fiber optic front sights, scout scope rail, m-lock fore end tip, and 16″ threaded barrel with muzzle brake. The Model 89’s large, hunter-friendly curved lever enables ease of operation, especially with gloved hands. Honoring the long tradition of great American sporting rifles, the new Model 89 .500 S&W Magnum provides hunters with pride in ownership and a powerful advantage afield.
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