Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 BDL Deluxe .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle, 22-Inch Barrel, 1966 Ilion Manufacture
This Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 BDL Deluxe is a 1966 Ilion, New York manufacture, identified by the June 1966 barrel date code "PN" and pre-1968 numeric serial style. It features the BDL Deluxe trim with a Monte Carlo walnut stock and pressed basket-weave and fleur-de-lis accents, paired with a blued 22-inch barrel in classic .30-06. The rifle retains its factory iron sights and is drilled and tapped for scope bases with plug screws installed.
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 minimal markings from previous handling and use.
What's Included
- Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 BDL Deluxe rifle
- 1x 4-round detachable box magazine (brand not specified)
The Model 742 uses a semi-automatic, gas-operated system with a 19-lug bolt and a bolt-rotation latch, delivering smooth cycling with right-side ejection and a right-side charging handle. Capacity is 4+1 with the detachable magazine. Length of pull is 13.25 inches, providing a balanced fit in a traditional hunting rifle configuration.
Factory iron sights include a hooded ramp front and an adjustable rear sight mounted on a barrel base. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases and currently fitted with plug screws. The rifle shows a blued finish with Remington oval REP proof and period-correct barrel address and Woodsmaster Model 742 rollmarks.
The BDL Deluxe trim stands out with a gloss-finished walnut Monte Carlo stock featuring a right-hand cheekpiece, pressed checkering in basket-weave and fleur-de-lis patterns, and a black fore-end tip with a white spacer. A checkered metal Remington buttplate and sling-swivel studs round out the classic configuration.
Chambered in .30-06 with a 22-inch barrel, this 742 offers a proven caliber and a timeless look. Manufactured in the United States at Remington's Ilion plant, it presents the hallmark styling and features associated with mid-1960s BDL Deluxe production.