Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster .308 Win Gas-Operated Semi-Auto Rifle with Walnut Furniture and Iron Sights
This Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster is a U.S.-made, gas-operated semi-automatic rifle chambered in .308 Win. It is marked "Remington", "Woodsmaster", and "MODEL 742" on the receiver, with a barrel marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO., INC., ILION, N.Y." and "308 WIN". The barrel shows a reported Remington-style date code of "BV", and this example is set up with iron sights and classic walnut furniture.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows some mild wear and scuffs, but it still looks great.
What's Included
- 1x detachable box magazine (3-round), marked "308 WIN" (appears to be a steel Remington-style magazine)
Chambered in .308 Win, this Model 742 pairs a familiar hunting cartridge with a gas-operated semi-automatic action. The reported 3+1 capacity provides a straightforward, traditional setup for the platform.
This rifle wears walnut furniture with checkering that appears pressed/impressed, along with a matching walnut forend. A 13.25 length of pull keeps the stock dimensions clearly defined for buyers comparing fit across rifles.
Sight configuration is factory-style iron sights, with a front sight assembly near the muzzle and a barrel-mounted rear sight assembly. It is a clean, functional arrangement that keeps the rifle’s profile simple and consistent with the Woodsmaster layout.
Markings are clear and specific: the receiver is marked "Remington", "Woodsmaster", and "MODEL 742", and the barrel is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO., INC., ILION, N.Y." and "308 WIN". The barrel also carries the reported Remington-style date code stamping "BV", and the era is listed as 1960–1980.