Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle, 22-Inch Barrel, Blued, Walnut Stock
This Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster in .30-06 is a Standard Grade configuration with walnut stocks and impressed checkering, built in the United States during the 1960–1980 era. It features a 22-inch barrel, a 4+1 capacity, and an aluminum alloy receiver with a black anodized finish. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and receiver-mounted bases with Weaver 1-inch scope rings are already installed. A tooled leather sling is attached, and a detachable steel box magazine marked "30-06" is shown.
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: The rifle presents in great shape. The walnut furniture shows some scratches and handling marks.
What’s Included
- Tooled leather sling attached
- Receiver-mounted scope rings installed on bases
- Detachable steel box magazine marked "30-06" shown
The Model 742 Woodsmaster is part of Remington’s long-running autoloading rifle line, with over 1.4 million produced across variants. This example is chambered in .30-06 and configured in the Standard Grade with walnut stocks and impressed checkering, delivering the classic Woodsmaster profile.
Its gas-operated action drives a rotating bolt that locks into a barrel extension, paired with a right-side charging handle. The rifle uses a detachable steel box magazine and carries a 4+1 capacity in this caliber.
Sighting equipment includes a ramped front sight with bead and an adjustable rear barrel sight. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics, and this rifle comes with receiver-mounted bases and Weaver 1-inch rings already installed, allowing straightforward scope setup.
The walnut stock and fore-end feature impressed checkering for grip, a white-line spacer, and a checkered black Remington buttplate. Length of pull is 13.25 inches, and a tooled leather sling is attached for carry.
Construction includes a blued steel barrel and an aluminum alloy receiver with a black anodized finish. The 22-inch barrel length supports the .30-06 chambering well, and the overall feature set reflects a U.S.-made Woodsmaster from the 1960–1980 era.