Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster Bicentennial .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle, 22 inch Barrel, 1976 Commemorative, Bushnell Scope, 4+1
This 1976 Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster Bicentennial is a limited-edition .30-06 semi-automatic made for the U.S. Bicentennial. It features factory gold-filled "1776–1976" American eagle and shield engraving on the receiver and comes with its original box and a mounted Bushnell variable-power scope. Produced for one year with 10,108 made, it combines collectible significance with practical features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Many scratches and blemishes are present on the finish. Hard edges show finish wear. Small deposits of pitting are present on the finish. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Original box
- Bushnell variable-power riflescope mounted on two-piece bases and rings
- 1x 4-round steel detachable magazine marked '30-06'
The Bicentennial configuration stands out with factory roll-engraved, gold-filled "1776–1976" eagle-and-shield artwork on the receiver's left panel. This commemorative run was produced only in 1976, with a total of 10,108 rifles, giving the piece clear, verifiable limited-edition status.
Built on the Model 742 Woodsmaster platform, it operates via a gas system with a multi-lug rotating bolt. Chambered in .30-06, it uses a detachable box magazine for a 4+1 capacity. The 22 inch barrel carries the "Remington Arms Co., Inc., Ilion, N.Y., Made in U.S.A." address, aligning with its U.S. manufacture and 1970s era.
Sighting equipment includes a hoodless ramped front sight with a gold/bead insert and an adjustable rear leaf (step-elevator). The receiver is drilled and tapped and is fitted with a Bushnell variable-power scope on two-piece bases and rings, adding practical versatility for field or range use.
The walnut stock and fore-end feature pressed checkering, a black plastic buttplate with a white-line spacer, and a rear sling swivel stud. Dimensions include a 13.0 inch length of pull, an overall length of approximately 42 inches, and an unloaded weight of about 7.5 lb. The detachable steel magazine is marked "30-06" for easy identification.