Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle, 22 Inch Barrel, Walnut Stock, Iron Sights
This Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 is a .30-06 semi-automatic rifle in the standard 22 inch configuration with classic walnut furniture. It features a steel barrel paired with a lightweight alloy receiver, iron sights, and a receiver scope base installed; no rings or scope included. This example aligns with the post-1968 serial numbering sequence and offers a clean, shiny bore noted for good rifling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some 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: Surface rust is present on the receiver and barrel, and cosmetic blemishing is visible.
What’s Included
- Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 .30-06 rifle (22 inch barrel)
- Receiver scope base installed (no rings or scope included)
- Detachable magazine
The Woodsmaster 742 uses a gas-operated action with a multi-lug rotating bolt and interrupted-thread lockup, a design known for smooth cycling in this series. The detachable magazine system provides a 4+1 capacity using a 4-round magazine.
This rifle is the standard rifle configuration with a 22 inch barrel, not the shorter carbine. It retains factory-style iron sights: a ramped front with a beaded insert and an adjustable rear sight on a screw-mounted base, delivering a clear, traditional sight picture.
The stock is walnut with a straight comb, pressed checkering, and white-line spacers, and it includes sling swivel studs for easy sling attachment. Length of pull measures 13.25 inches, offering a comfortable fit for many shooters.
Made in the United States, the Model 742 was produced from 1960 to 1980, with approximately 1.43 million made. This example falls within the post-1968 serial numbering sequence, aligning it with later-production marking conventions for the model.