Remington Woodsmaster 74x? Please help Identify

freewilly57 · 04-02-2008, 12:25 PM

Help please... I'm trying to figure out what my dad's old 30-06 was, I'm positive it was a remington, and either a 740 or 742. I can not find any pictures of one like it anywhere on the internet so I'm hoping someone here has one and would be kind enough to post the pictures and let me know for sure what Model I'm looking for. His had the bear engraving on one side and a big buck on the other side. I was supposed to inherit my dad's but my sister stole it, so now I have to try to find one like it, if you happen to have one, please either post a pic or send me one, I would really appreciate it.
thanks in advance,
Leo

SwedeSteve · 04-08-2008, 08:55 AM

Have you searched on Gunbroker and Auction Arms?

freewilly57 · 04-08-2008, 09:09 AM

I have looked every where i can and so far have not found anything.
I'm actually suprised at the lack of information that Remington has
on them. I own a 742 1816 to 1966 Anniversary special and I've never
seen another one of them either. If I can find the pictures of that one I will post them

TomAnsley · 04-09-2008, 03:49 PM

As I remember remington had a buy back program for the 742 woodmaster in 30-06.They had problems with jamming.This has been probably 15 years ago.I think it was a case of either you had a good one or a bad one.

freewilly57 · 04-09-2008, 03:55 PM

It's a shame that Remington doesn't have really any info or pictures of any of the models on their website, and they made them! I was supposed to inherit my dad's 742 with the Engravings that I'm trying to figure out what
exact model so I can try to find one to purchase since my sister stole the guns within minutes of my dad's passing, litterally he was still lying there and her and her husband ransacked the house to take my guns. I'll never talk to her again...

Rem 742 30-06 · 04-09-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freewilly57

It's a shame that Remington doesn't have really any info or pictures of any of the models on their website, and they made them! I was supposed to inherit my dad's 742 with the Engravings that I'm trying to figure out what
exact model so I can try to find one to purchase since my sister stole the guns within minutes of my dad's passing, litterally he was still lying there and her and her husband ransacked the house to take my guns. I'll never talk to her again...

Did she sell that gun or does she still have it.

DANA · 04-09-2008, 08:47 PM

Standard Catalog of Remington Firearms lists Mod 742F Premier (Game Scene) exc 4000, vg 3500, good 2750, fair 1850, poor 1300.

DANA

ArkansasHunter · 04-09-2008, 08:52 PM

Remington had a buy back 15 years ago ??? I never heard about that and I have a 30-06 742 shucks !!!

texnmidwest · 04-09-2008, 08:58 PM

I remember hearing something about the buy back program but at the time I did not own one. I own a 7400 shoot it, hunt with it and never had a problem with it.

freewilly57 · 04-09-2008, 09:00 PM

As far as I know she still has it, I'm in the process of taking her to Probate
Court, but who knows how that will go. She didn't think I'd fight, Obviously she doesn't understand how much us guys value our Guns!
I'd obviously rather have his old gun, but if not, I'll find one. Like they
say, you can't pick family...

Mooseman684 · 04-09-2008, 09:03 PM

The 742 150th year anniversary gun you have is worth about 300.00
There are several Premier Grades so more info is needed to accurately price one of them...Condition is Foremost !
Rich

04-02-2008, 12:25 PM	#1
freewilly57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thumb of Michigan Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0)	Remington Woodsmaster 74x? Please help Identify Help please... I'm trying to figure out what my dad's old 30-06 was, I'm positive it was a remington, and either a 740 or 742. I can not find any pictures of one like it anywhere on the internet so I'm hoping someone here has one and would be kind enough to post the pictures and let me know for sure what Model I'm looking for. His had the bear engraving on one side and a big buck on the other side. I was supposed to inherit my dad's but my sister stole it, so now I have to try to find one like it, if you happen to have one, please either post a pic or send me one, I would really appreciate it. thanks in advance, Leo

04-08-2008, 08:55 AM	#2
SwedeSteve Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 9,100 Trader Rating: (0)	Have you searched on Gunbroker and Auction Arms? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-08-2008, 09:09 AM	#3
freewilly57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thumb of Michigan Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0)	I have looked every where i can and so far have not found anything. I'm actually suprised at the lack of information that Remington has on them. I own a 742 1816 to 1966 Anniversary special and I've never seen another one of them either. If I can find the pictures of that one I will post them Last edited by freewilly57; 04-08-2008 at 10:14 AM.

04-09-2008, 08:47 PM	#7
DANA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WAITSFIELD VERMONT Posts: 1,590 Trader Rating: (0)	Standard Catalog of Remington Firearms lists Mod 742F Premier (Game Scene) exc 4000, vg 3500, good 2750, fair 1850, poor 1300. DANA Last edited by DANA; 04-09-2008 at 08:49 PM.

04-09-2008, 08:58 PM	#9
texnmidwest Senior Bear Fluffer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 3,021 Trader Rating: (0)	I remember hearing something about the buy back program but at the time I did not own one. I own a 7400 shoot it, hunt with it and never had a problem with it. __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

04-09-2008, 03:49 PM	#4
TomAnsley Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 Trader Rating: (0)	As I remember remington had a buy back program for the 742 woodmaster in 30-06.They had problems with jamming.This has been probably 15 years ago.I think it was a case of either you had a good one or a bad one.

04-09-2008, 03:55 PM	#5
freewilly57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thumb of Michigan Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0)	It's a shame that Remington doesn't have really any info or pictures of any of the models on their website, and they made them! I was supposed to inherit my dad's 742 with the Engravings that I'm trying to figure out what exact model so I can try to find one to purchase since my sister stole the guns within minutes of my dad's passing, litterally he was still lying there and her and her husband ransacked the house to take my guns. I'll never talk to her again...

04-09-2008, 08:52 PM	#8
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,504 Trader Rating: (0)	Remington had a buy back 15 years ago ??? I never heard about that and I have a 30-06 742 shucks !!!

04-09-2008, 09:00 PM	#10
freewilly57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thumb of Michigan Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0)	As far as I know she still has it, I'm in the process of taking her to Probate Court, but who knows how that will go. She didn't think I'd fight, Obviously she doesn't understand how much us guys value our Guns! I'd obviously rather have his old gun, but if not, I'll find one. Like they say, you can't pick family...

04-09-2008, 09:03 PM	#11
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,259 Trader Rating: (0)	The 742 150th year anniversary gun you have is worth about 300.00 There are several Premier Grades so more info is needed to accurately price one of them...Condition is Foremost ! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!