Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster BDL .308 Win Semi-Auto, 22 in Barrel, Blued, Walnut Monte Carlo Stock, Scope Base
This Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster BDL in .308 Win pairs the deluxe BDL trim with a gas-operated, semi-automatic action and a 22-inch barrel. It features a walnut Monte Carlo stock with pressed basketweave/scroll accents, open sights, and a receiver drilled and tapped with a Remington-marked two-piece scope base and 1-inch rings installed. The front scope ring is held straight when a scope is installed. Notable markings include the Remington oval "REP" proof, barrel date code "LO", and a U.S. Patent No.
2,747,313 marking on the barrel.
The rifle retains the BDL-style deluxe appointments, including white-line spacers, a black fore-end tip, and a black plastic buttplate. It is configured for .308 Win with a detachable box magazine and a 3+1 capacity. The cross-bolt safety provides straightforward operation, and sling swivels are fitted for carry.
The factory open sights include a ramp front with bead and an adjustable step-elevator rear, giving a clear, traditional sight picture. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and this example includes a Remington two-piece base marked with a circled "R" and matching 1-inch rings, ready for the buyer’s preferred optic setup.
The metalwork wears a blued finish, and the walnut handguard matches the stock. The gun is marked with the Remington oval "REP" proof and the barrel date code "LO". The barrel is also marked with U.S. Patent No. 2,747,313, aligning with the engineering of the Woodsmaster series.
Made in the United States.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some scuffs and very mild pitting. It appears to function well.
What's Included
- Two-piece scope base with circled "R" mark
- 1-inch scope rings
- One 3-round detachable box magazine (installed)
This Woodsmaster BDL configuration brings together the gas-operated, semi-automatic action and full-size handling with a 22-inch barrel optimized for the .308 Win chambering. The detachable magazine supports a 3+1 capacity for straightforward loading and carry.
The BDL-style deluxe trim is evident in the walnut stock with Monte Carlo comb and cheekpiece, pressed basketweave/scroll patterning, white-line spacers, black plastic buttplate, and black fore-end tip. Matching walnut on the handguard and factory sling swivels round out the package.
Sighting equipment is classic and practical: a ramp front bead and an adjustable step-elevator rear. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and this rifle includes a Remington two-piece base with the circled "R" plus 1-inch rings, offering an easy path to mount a scope if desired.
Markings and proofs include the Remington oval "REP" proof, the barrel date code "LO", and the U.S. Patent No. 2,747,313 marking on the barrel. The blued finish and U.S. manufacture align with the Woodsmaster series' established production features.