Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster BDL Deluxe .30-06 Semi-Automatic Rifle – 22" Barrel, Walnut Monte Carlo Stock
This BDL Deluxe-grade Model 742 Woodsmaster combines Remington’s proven gas-operated semi-automatic action with high-grade walnut furniture and factory iron sights. Produced between 1975 and 1978, it represents the top trim level of the 742 line, featuring pressed basket-weave checkering, white-line spacers, and a gloss finish that appeals to shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle is in great shape with mild, evenly distributed handling marks that do not impact function or presentation.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster BDL Deluxe rifle
- One 4-round factory steel detachable box magazine marked “.30-06”
The BDL Deluxe designation sets this rifle apart with its Monte Carlo walnut stock, black fore-end tip, and contrasting white-line spacers—styling cues reserved for Remington’s higher-grade sporting arms of the 1970s.
Its 22-inch steel barrel, paired with a gas-operated rotating-bolt action, delivers reliable cycling with standard .30-06 hunting loads. The clean bore and sharp rifling confirm that the barrel remains in excellent shooting condition.
Factory iron sights include a ramped front blade with brass bead and a screw-adjustable rear sight for quick, repeatable target acquisition. The receiver is drilled and tapped, allowing easy installation of scope bases without additional gunsmithing.
Serial number prefix “A” places manufacture in the 1975–1978 window, a period prized by enthusiasts for Remington’s fit and finish. While more than a million Model 742s were built, far fewer left the factory in Deluxe trim, making this example a desirable addition to a Woodsmaster collection.