Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle, 22 Inch Barrel, Walnut Stock, Early 1960s Production
This Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster in .30-06 is an early-1960s production rifle in the standard 22-inch configuration with classic walnut furniture. It features period-correct sights, a detachable 4-round magazine, and factory-style details including impressed fleur-de-lis checkering and a grip-cap medallion. The barrel rollmark includes Patent No. 2,688,754, and the two-letter barrel date code begins with "C," aligning with its early production window.
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 markings and light signs of surface rust from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. Please refer to the pictures for a closer look at the exterior surfaces and markings.
What’s Included
- 1x 4-round steel detachable box magazine marked "30-06"
- Two-piece scope base (installed)
- 1-inch scope rings (installed)
The Model 742 Woodsmaster is a gas-operated semi-automatic rifle built in Ilion, New York, and this example falls within the early production range from approximately 1960–1967. The barrel carries Remington’s patent rollmark for No. 2,688,754 and a two-letter date code beginning with "C," in keeping with its era.
Chambered in .30-06, it uses a detachable box magazine with a catalog capacity of 4+1. This rifle includes one 4-round steel magazine marked "30-06," matching the caliber designation on the receiver and barrel rollmarks.
The rifle retains its classic sighting setup: a ramped front base with blade and a step-elevator adjustable rear leaf. A two-piece scope base and 1-inch rings are installed for mounting an optic of your choice.
Walnut furniture defines the Woodsmaster look, with an impressed fleur-de-lis checkering pattern, a black oval grip-cap medallion, walnut forend, and sling swivel loops. The length of pull measures 13.25 inches, providing a traditional field-ready fit.
Remington produced approximately 1.43 million Model 742 rifles from 1960 to 1980. This .30-06 example represents the standard 22-inch rifle configuration from the 1960s, combining desirable early-production features with the Woodsmaster’s proven design.