Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster BDL Custom Deluxe .30-06 Semi-Automatic Rifle, 22" Barrel
The Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster BDL Custom Deluxe is the upscale variant of Remington’s popular semi-automatic hunting rifle. Produced in the late 1960s–1970s, this example features the Deluxe grade walnut stock with pressed basket-weave checkering, a polished blued 22-inch barrel, and the distinctive 19-lug rotating bolt that made the 742 series a fast-cycling choice for big-game hunters. Chambered in .30-06 and equipped with iron sights, it offers classic styling backed by Remington’s long production history.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – generally clean with some residue or smudges and slight corrosion.
Rifling: Good rifling – intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The breechface shows rust that will require cleaning, and the internal components display pitting from rust. External finish loss and scattered surface rust are present.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster BDL Custom Deluxe rifle
- One 4-round detachable box magazine marked "30-06" (factory OEM)
The BDL Custom Deluxe trim level elevates the standard Woodsmaster with higher-grade walnut, a Monte Carlo cheek-piece, white line spacers, and a black fore-end tip. The pressed basket-weave checkering provides a secure grip while preserving classic late-1960s aesthetics.
This rifle retains its factory iron sights: a ramped front base with silver bead and a fully adjustable rear leaf, giving the shooter practical, field-ready accuracy without additional optics.
The 22-inch polished blued barrel, paired with Remington’s gas-operated action and 19-lug rotating bolt, delivers reliable cycling in a full-size platform. A length of pull measuring 13.25 inches suits most adult shooters.
Serial number 7074591 places production after 1968, aligning with the peak years of Woodsmaster popularity when approximately 1.5 million units were produced. Remington proof marks remain visible on the polished blued receiver and barrel.