Remington 742 Woodsmaster Standard Grade .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle, 22 Inch Blued Barrel, Walnut Stock (1971 RU Code)
This Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 Standard Grade is a .30-06 gas-operated semi-automatic with a 22-inch steel barrel and classic blued/walnut styling. The barrel code reads "RU," indicating November 1971 production, and the rifle features factory iron sights and a one-piece scope base installed on the drilled-and-tapped receiver. It is a clean, well-kept example with a bright bore and the hallmark pressed checkering of the period.
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: This rifle is in solid functional shape. The metal and wood show scattered scratches and blemishes. Light, infrequent spots of rust and minor pitting are present. The bore has a bright, shiny appearance.
What’s Included
- One-piece scope base installed on receiver
- 1x 4-round detachable steel magazine stamped "30-06"
The Woodsmaster 742 pairs a 22-inch steel barrel with a gas-operated, semi-automatic action and a detachable box magazine. It feeds from a 4-round magazine and ejects to the right, providing a 4+1 capacity in .30-06 Springfield.
Classic materials and finishes define this Standard Grade configuration. The receiver is polished blued alloy, and the furniture is high-gloss walnut, including a matching walnut handguard. Pressed fleur-de-lis/diamond checkering and sling swivel studs round out the stock features. Length of pull measures 13.25 inches.
Sighting is straightforward and practical with a ramped front bead and a screw-mounted adjustable rear sight featuring an elevation ramp and windage screw. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and this rifle has a one-piece scope base already installed for easy optic setup.
Markings and provenance are clear. The barrel code reads "RU," dating to November 1971, and the rifle carries the Remington R.E.P. proof mark. Built in the United States during the 1970s, it reflects the standard 22-inch rifle configuration of the Woodsmaster series.