Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle with 22" Barrel, Open Sights, and Receiver Optic-Mount Base
This Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster is a gas-operated semi-automatic rifle chambered in .30-06 with a 22" barrel and right-side ejection. It is marked "Woodsmaster" and "MODEL 742" on the receiver with Remington script, and it dates to the mid-1970s with a DZ barrel date code (September 1975). This example includes barrel-mounted open sights and a screw-attached optic-mount base installed on top of the receiver (no optic present).
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Moderate Fouling - Lead or copper fouling with noticeable buildup.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal and wood show scuffs and scratches from use and handling. The forearm fit is poor. The buttstock has camouflage paint/tape covering most of the surface. The bore may improve with heavy cleaning.
What's Included
- 1x detachable box magazine (3-round)
This Model 742 Woodsmaster is set up with a checkered wood pistol-grip stock and a checkered wood forend. A rear sling-swivel stud is visible on the stock.
The barrel-mounted open sights include a ramped front sight with a bead that appears gold/brass-colored, paired with a rear sight marked "WILLIAMS." The rifle also has a screw-attached optic-mount base installed on the receiver for mounting an optic (optic not included).
Chambered in .30-06, this rifle uses a detachable box magazine system and is listed with a reported maximum capacity of 3+1. It features a blued/black finish on the barrel and receiver.
The DZ barrel date code places this rifle in September 1975, matching the mid-1970s production era noted for this example.