Remington 742 Woodsmaster .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle, 22-inch Blued Barrel, Walnut Stock, Open Sights, Simmons 3-9x40 Scope
This Remington Woodsmaster Model 742 in .30-06 pairs classic American styling with a gas-operated, semi-automatic action. It features a 22-inch blued barrel, walnut stock and forend with pressed checkering, and open sights, plus it includes a Simmons 8-Point 3-9x40 riflescope with rings; a receiver-mounted cross-slot Weaver/Picatinny-style base/rail is installed on the rifle. Note: the included rings are 3/8" tip-off style and are not compatible with the installed Weaver/Picatinny-style base; appropriate 1" Weaver/Picatinny rings or a different base would be required to mount the scope.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are present on the blued metal and walnut stock and forend.
What’s Included
- Simmons 8-Point 3-9x40 riflescope (model 8PTR3940M1)
- 3/8" tip-off scope rings (mounted on the Simmons scope)
- Receiver-mounted cross-slot Weaver/Picatinny-style scope base/rail installed on the rifle
- Leather rifle sling with basketweave pattern (attached)
- Detachable steel box magazine marked "30-06"
The Model 742 Woodsmaster is a gas-operated semi-automatic with a rotating multi-lug bolt, designed for dependable cycling with full-power .30-06 loads. This example retains its factory-style configuration with a 22-inch barrel and blued finish.
Stocked in walnut, it features pressed checkering, a pistol-grip profile, and a Remington buttplate with a white-line spacer. Matching walnut forend and factory-installed front and rear sling swivel studs complement the rifle’s hunting-oriented setup.
Factory open sights include a ramped front sight and an adjustable rear sight. A Simmons 8-Point 3-9x40 scope with rings is included, and a receiver-mounted cross-slot base/rail is installed on the rifle; note the included 3/8" tip-off rings are not compatible with this base. Appropriate 1" Weaver/Picatinny rings (or a different base) would be required to mount the scope.
Barrel markings include the U.S. patent number 2,747,318 and the Remington Arms Co., Ilion, NY, Made in U.S.A. legend. The Woodsmaster series was produced from 1960 to 1980, with approximately 1,433,269 made, underscoring the model’s long-running popularity.
Capacity is listed at 4+1 and this rifle uses a detachable steel box magazine. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches, offering a traditional fit and handling profile.