Remington Model 740 Woodsmaster .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle, Standard Grade, 22 inch Barrel, Lyman Receiver Aperture Sight
This first-generation Remington Model 740 Woodsmaster stands out as a .30-06 semi-automatic rifle from the 1955–1960 era, configured with a Lyman receiver aperture sight and a receiver-top scope base block. It features uncheckered walnut furniture with a serrated Remington hard buttplate, a 22 inch barrel, and a 4+1 capacity. Factory markings include the Remington REP proof and a two-letter barrel code GB, along with patent number 2,473,373 on the barrel.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive 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.
Specific Condition Notes: There is a large crack on the fore-end. The rifle shows noticeable signs of wear and handling. Surfaces display scratches and blemishes.
What’s Included
- Lyman receiver aperture sight (installed)
- Receiver-top scope base block (installed)
- 1x 4-round detachable box magazine (flush-fit, inserted)
The Model 740 Woodsmaster is a gas-operated semi-automatic rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield, pairing classic Remington design with a 22 inch barrel and a 4+1 capacity. This Standard Grade configuration carries the hallmark features of early production Woodsmaster rifles.
This example is set up with a Lyman receiver-mounted aperture sight. The factory barrel rear sight has been removed and the dovetail filled, providing a clean sighting plane. A receiver-top scope base block is installed. The receiver was factory drilled and tapped for scope mounts and receiver sights.
The walnut furniture is uncheckered with a straight-comb buttstock and a serrated Remington hard buttplate. The semi-beavertail fore-end with finger-groove relief offers a comfortable forward hold and complements the rifle’s classic profile.
Markings include the Remington REP proof and a two-letter barrel code GB. The barrel is marked with U.S. Patent 2,473,373, consistent with the period-correct features of first-generation Woodsmaster production.