Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster .308 Win Semi-Auto Rifle, 22 in Barrel, Early A-Grade Furniture, Pre-1968, Blued, Open Sights
This Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster in .308 Winchester features early first-pattern furniture and falls within the pre-1968 serial range. It has the vertical-groove fore-end and straight-comb buttstock associated with the circa 1960–1963 Standard/A-grade configuration. The receiver is drilled and tapped with filler screws and uses the unique Model 742 scope-base pattern. A Weaver flip-over one-piece scope mount with integral rings is included. No magazine is provided.
Chambered in .308 Winchester, a caliber that accounted for about 12% of overall Model 742 production, this rifle also carries the R-in-circle Remington proof and was made in the USA. As configured without a magazine, functional capacity is a single chambered round.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle is inoperable. The breech is full of rust, and the bolt has zero tension in either direction. There is widespread rust, pitting, and scratches. The bore is dark and blemished.
What’s Included
- Weaver flip-over one-piece scope mount with integral rings
This Woodsmaster retains its early-style hardwood furniture with a straight-comb buttstock and a white-line spacer behind a hard black plastic buttplate, paired with an uncheckered fore-end cut with vertical grooves. It wears a blued finish and a 22 in barrel, with open sights consisting of a ramped front blade and a step-adjustable rear sight on a barrel base. Length of pull is 13.0 in.
The receiver is factory drilled and tapped with filler screws installed and accepts the Model 742-specific scope-base pattern, which is not interchangeable with later 7400/Model Four patterns. The included Weaver flip-over one-piece mount with integral rings complements this setup.
.308 Winchester chambering represented approximately 12% of total Model 742 production, giving this example added interest to those seeking this caliber within the platform. The rifle bears the R-in-circle Remington proof and was manufactured in the USA.
No magazine is supplied. As configured, the rifle has a functional capacity of one chambered round. Sights are open, with a ramped front blade and an adjustable rear unit on the barrel.