Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster Standard Grade (ADL) .30-06 Semi-Automatic Rifle – 22" Barrel, High-Luster Blue, Walnut
The Standard-grade (ADL) Model 742 Woodsmaster pairs Remington’s proven gas-operated semi-automatic action with high-luster bluing and traditional skip-line “star/diamond” press-checkered walnut furniture. Chambered in .30-06 and produced between 1975 and 1978 (serial prefix A7), this variant offers factory-drilled scope mounts and a crowned 22-inch barrel.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
The magazine release is stiff but functions correctly. External metal and wood surfaces display typical handling wear.
What’s Included
- 1 factory Remington steel 4-round detachable box magazine (.30-06)
The Standard Grade’s American walnut stock and handguard feature factory skip-line “star/diamond” pressed checkering, delivering a classic period look.
Remington’s gas-operated, rotating-bolt action cycles standard .30-06 loads reliably and feeds from a detachable 4-round magazine, giving hunters a quick follow-up shot capability.
The 22-inch alloy-steel barrel is crown-finished for consistent bullet exit, while iron sights include a serrated ramp front with brass-bead blade and an adjustable folding leaf rear, offering a clear sight picture in varied light.
The alloy-steel receiver wears a matching high-luster blue finish and comes drilled and tapped, allowing easy installation of a scope without gunsmithing.
Approximately 1.4 million Model 742 rifles were produced, and Standard-grade examples like this one represent the majority, balancing affordability with field-ready performance.