Remington Model 742
The Remington Model 742, also known as the Woodsmaster, is a semi-automatic rifle that was produced by Remington Arms from 1960 until 1980.
Remington Model 742
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• Name — Remington Model 742 • Origin — United States • Type — Semi-automatic rifle • Is Ranged — yes • Used By — Provisional IRA • Wars — The Troubles • Designer — Remington R&D • Manufacturer — Remington Arms • Production Date — 1960–1980 • Number — 1,433,269 • Weight — 7.5 lbs • Part Length — 22 in • Cartridge — *.243 Winchester • 6mm Remington •.280 Remington •.30-06 Springfield •.308 Winchester • Action — Gas operated, Semi-auto • Feed — 4-round magazine
Design
Design
It uses a straight 4-round magazine, a 10-round magazine, and a rare 20-round magazine. Features include a side ejection port and a free-floating barrel. It uses the same action as the Remington 1100 series shotguns, with both having the venerable 870 series as the parent gun. In 1981, the Model 742 was replaced by the Model 7400, followed by the Remington Model 750. The Model 742 was available in different grades; ADL Deluxe, DBL Deluxe, CDL, Peerless and Premier Grade. The C model was a carbine version with an 18-inch barrel.
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- 1.Remington Arms. Model 742 Woodsmaster.
- 2.Marcot, Roy. The History of Remington Firearms: The History of One of the World's Most Famous Gun Makers. Lyons Press. 88. 2005. 1592286909.
- 3.Sadowski, Robert. Gun Trader's Guide. Skyhorse Publishing Inc. 350. 2025. 978-1510784307.
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