Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle, 22-Inch Barrel, Blued, Walnut Stock, Redfield 2-7x Scope
This Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster in .30-06 pairs a classic gas-operated, semi-automatic action with a 22-inch barrel and a period-correct Redfield 2-7x scope already installed. Built in the 1968–1975 era and made in the United States, it features a blued steel receiver, walnut-finished furniture with impressed checkering, and factory iron sights. It presents in excellent condition with a clean, mirror-bright bore and sharp rifling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle has held up impressively well considering its age. The wood shows a few faint dents and light scratches—typical honest marks from years of careful handling and storage. The finish has softened in places with some expected wear from normal use, but nothing heavy or out of the ordinary.
What’s Included
- Redfield 2-7x variable scope with fine crosshair reticle (installed)
- Kwik-Site scope rings (installed)
- Receiver-top scope base (installed)
- 1x 4-round magazine
The Model 742 Woodsmaster uses a gas-operated system with a 19-lug rotating bolt and a standard 22-inch barrel, giving it the smooth semi-auto performance that defined this series. Capacity is 4+1 with the included 4-round magazine. The right-side charging handle and cross-bolt safety provide familiar, straightforward controls.
Walnut-finished furniture with a straight comb showcases classic details: impressed checkering, fleur-de-lis style accents, and white-line spacers. Sling swivel studs are installed for easy carry options. Length of pull is 13.25 inches. The steel receiver and barrel wear a blued finish.
Sighting equipment includes a ramped front sight with a dovetailed bead and a folding rear leaf sight with an elevation ramp and windage screw. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics and currently fitted with a receiver-top base, Kwik-Site rings, and a Redfield 2-7x scope with a fine crosshair reticle, ready for the field or range.
Barrel markings include the REP oval proof and additional inspector/date-code stamps. Manufactured in the United States during the 1968–1975 period, the Model 742 line saw broad popularity, with approximately 1.43 million rifles produced across the series.