Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster Carbine .30-06, 18.5 in Barrel, Blued Finish, Hardwood Stock, 4+1 Capacity
This Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster Carbine is a U.S.-made, gas-operated semi-automatic chambered in .30-06 with an 18.5 in carbine barrel and 4+1 capacity. Built within the 1968–1975 production window, it features a blued finish, classic hardwood furniture with impressed checkering and fleur-de-lis accents, and iron sights. The receiver is drilled and tapped with a receiver-top scope base installed, and scope rings are included. Approximately 113,970 carbines were produced out of more than 1.4–1.5 million Model 742 rifles overall.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. Light rust and pitting are present and do not affect function.
What’s Included
- 1x 4-round detachable steel box magazine marked '30-06'
- Receiver-top scope base/mount installed
- Scope rings
- Manual
The Woodsmaster Carbine configuration pairs the .30-06 chambering with an 18.5 in barrel for a compact profile while retaining a 4+1 capacity. The action is a semi-automatic, gas-operated design with right-side ejection.
Sighting equipment includes a ramped front bead and a barrel-mounted rear leaf with an elevation elevator and windage screw. The receiver top is drilled and tapped, and this example has a scope base installed with rings included.
The hardwood stock and handguard carry a gloss finish with a straight comb, pistol grip, impressed checkering, and fleur-de-lis accents. A ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer and sling swivel studs add practical touches. Length of pull measures 14.0 in.
Metalwork wears a blued finish, and the barrel is capped with a crowned muzzle. This carbine falls within the 1968–1975 manufacturing range for the Model 742. Total Model 742 production exceeded 1.4–1.5 million units, with approximately 113,970 carbines produced.