Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster .30-06, 22-inch, Blued, Hardwood Stock, Late-1970s to Early-1980s Production
This Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster in .30-06 is a late-production example identifiable by its B-prefix serial range, placing it circa 1978–1981. It is the standard 22-inch rifle configuration with a blued finish and hardwood stock. The rifle features open iron sights and an installed scope mount on the drilled-and-tapped receiver, offering flexible sighting options.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore 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 throughout the metal. The wood shows handling wear. The sights have paint applied. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster .30-06 rifle
- Scope mount installed on receiver
The Model 742 Woodsmaster was produced from 1960 to 1980 and was later succeeded by the Model 7400. This rifle falls into the late-production window, with a B-prefix serial range that aligns with approximately 1978–1981 manufacturing.
It is the standard rifle configuration with a 22-inch barrel and blued steel. The hardwood stock has a gloss finish and includes a straight-comb, pistol grip profile with impressed checkering. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches, and a rear sling swivel stud is installed on the stock.
The action is a gas-operated, semi-automatic take-down design with a detachable 4-round magazine system and a 4+1 capacity. A cross-bolt safety is positioned at the trigger guard for straightforward operation.
Sighting equipment includes a ramped bead front and an adjustable rear leaf with an elevator and a colored insert. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics, and this rifle has a scope mount installed, complementing the factory open sights.