Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle, 22 Inch Barrel, Blued/Walnut, Pre-1968 Production
This 1960s Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster is a U.S.-made, gas-operated semi-automatic rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield with the standard 22 inch barrel. It features classic blued steel, walnut furniture, and a clean, mirror-finish bore. Notable installed additions include a receiver-top Picatinny-style scope rail and a ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer. It comes with a 4-round detachable magazine and has iron-sight provisions.
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: Overall, the rifle is in great shape, with visible scratches and blemishes. The front and rear sling swivels show rust.
What’s Included
- Receiver-top Picatinny-style scope rail (installed)
- Front and rear sling swivels (installed)
- 1x 4-round detachable steel box magazine marked "30-06"
The Woodsmaster 742 action uses Remington’s gas system paired with a rotary, interrupted-lug bolt, delivering the fast follow-up capability the model is known for in .30-06 Springfield. The detachable box magazine provides a 4+1 capacity, and this rifle includes one 4-round steel magazine.
Its classic configuration blends a blued finish with walnut stock and forend. The stock has a straight-comb profile and an installed ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer. The walnut forend features vertical grasping grooves for a secure hold.
Factory-style iron-sight hardware is present. A receiver-top Picatinny-style scope rail is installed for mounting optics, giving the user a straightforward path to add a sighting solution if desired.
This example falls into a serial range indicating pre-1968 production and is marked on the receiver "Woodsmaster Model 742." It is a U.S.-made, 22 inch rifle configuration with a 13.25 inch length of pull and a cross-bolt safety.