Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster .30-06, 22 Inch, Blued Barrel/Bright Aluminum Receiver (original anodizing mostly gone) Walnut Rifle with Redfield 3-9x SFP BDC Scope
This Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster in .30-06 combines the classic 22-inch rifle configuration with a blued steel barrel paired with an aluminum-alloy receiver that was originally black-anodized but now presents largely as bare/bright aluminum with only traces of finish remaining in protected areas, and gloss walnut furniture featuring pressed, fleur-de-lis checkering. It comes set up with a Redfield 3-9x 1" SFP BDC scope on a receiver-mounted base and includes a leather sling and a 4-round detachable magazine. Ilion R.E.P. proof and inspector mark 'N' are present, aligning it with late-1960s/1970s Remington production.
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: There are significant markings and rust spotting from previous handling and use. The bore presents as bright and clean. The charging handle is broken.
What’s Included
- Redfield 3-9x 1" SFP BDC scope (installed)
- Receiver-mounted base with two rings (installed)
- Leather sling with padded shoulder section (installed)
- 1x 4-round detachable steel magazine marked .30-06
The Model 742 Woodsmaster uses a short-stroke gas system with a multi-lug rotating bolt, chambered here in .30-06. This example is the 22-inch rifle configuration and feeds from a 4+1 capacity detachable box magazine marked .30-06.
The walnut stock and fore-end have a gloss finish with pressed checkering that incorporates a fleur-de-lis pattern typical of late-1960s/1970s Remington production. Stock features include a pistol-grip, sling swivels, a ventilated recoil pad, and a white-line spacer. Length of pull measures 12.5 inches.
Factory iron sights consist of a ramped bead front and a barrel-mounted adjustable rear. The rifle is equipped with a Redfield 3-9x 1" SFP BDC scope mounted to a receiver base with two rings, offering a ready-to-use sighting setup.
Markings include the Ilion R.E.P. oval proofmark and inspector mark 'N'. The receiver is roll-marked with Remington and Woodsmaster MODEL 742. Production timeframe aligns with the 1968–1975 era in the United States.