Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 6mm Rem Semi-Auto, 22-inch, Factory-Engraved Game Scenes, Walnut/Blue, 4+1
This 1960s Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 stands out for its uncommon 6mm Remington chambering and factory-engraved game scenes. It features a 22-inch barrel, classic walnut furniture with checkering, and a deep blued finish. Two-piece scope bases with 1-inch rings are already installed, and the rifle uses a detachable 4-round magazine for a 4+1 capacity. Barrel and receiver markings confirm Ilion, New York manufacture and pre-1968 serial format.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings consistent with prior handling and use.
What’s Included
- 1x 4-round detachable box magazine
- 1-inch scope rings mounted on two-piece scope bases (installed)
The Woodsmaster 742 is a semi-automatic, gas-operated design with right-side ejection and a right-side charging handle. It retains its open sights, combining a ramped front bead with a barrel-mounted adjustable rear, and uses a cross-bolt safety. The 22-inch barrel is marked "6MM. REM." along with Remington Ilion, N.Y. production and relevant patent numbers.
Chambered in 6mm Remington, this example reflects a comparatively uncommon option for the Model 742. It feeds from a detachable box magazine for a 4+1 capacity, and one 4-round magazine is included. The receiver is drilled and tapped, with two-piece bases and 1-inch rings already installed.
Factory engraving highlights an engraved game scene: a bear motif on the right side of the receiver and a deer/woodland scene on the left. The receiver is roll-marked "Remington Woodsmaster MODEL 742," and the pre-1968 numeric serial format aligns with its 1960s production.
The rifle wears a blued finish over steel with walnut furniture. The straight-comb stock is checkered and fitted with sling swivel studs, and a black recoil pad has been installed. The matching walnut fore-end completes the classic Woodsmaster profile. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches.