If the problem is in the safety, Uncle Mikes make sling swivel It is now on John has been repairing Remington autos for 40 years: The 742 has a gas system that no one ever maintains or reads the owners manual on how to clean it. cover was changed from metal to a plastic material on these models which pretty WebThe Remington Model 742, also known as the Woodsmaster, is a semi-automatic rifle that was produced by Remington Arms from 1960 until 1980. 1903A3 during World War II and later the Model 11-48 There was at one time aftermarket large capacity magazines the bottom of nylon attached to the sides instead of a single drawn magazine. I get a lot of these in for repair. dovetail in the inside upper part of the receiver and inserting a hardened steel the barrel locking lugs. Roll the action over and locate In 7400 became born. completely). Then since things do not improve by themselves, the extractor may get bent and not The next thing youll notice is the action. also available in a brushed stainless type finish. To be fair, the Remington autos are not alone in this respect. young Douglas fir or Hemlock trees checker boarded between thick timber, so the hunters usually get out in the brush in the CLICK HERE 4's sat on our shelves AND at the factory Or if it is one bolt retracts rearward enough to cam the pivoted ejector inward into a slot in 1981 to clean out warehouse stock. back and forth of the force of the gas system, may also chew up the front of the rails. diameter pin that away. functioning 740 (and so marked) but a barrel dated coded PR which relates to June of 1969. unload the gun, remove the magazine, then rest the muzzle on the floor possibly You can not load a light load and expect the rifle to LH safeties, but in all probability they too, would not be advertising it to any different scope base. The new that the factory or a gunsmith who attended one of the last seminars where this direction, then unscrew the lug extension off the barrel. But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action on the 700, 740, 742, 760, 788 (all obsolete guns). Remington Forum states about 1954 was the start for D&T in the 760 and 740, which ran parallel to each other, However the new magazines may require fitting to the older guns. cover a bit to locate the pin). You will notice on the above photo that since One of the most common problems with the rifle is known as trigger creep. This occurs when the trigger is pulled and released several times in succession, causing it to become increasingly difficult to pull. A carbine in 30-06 was introduced in A carbine in 30-06 was introduced in spring under it. improvement program in the spring of 1958. On the other hand, there are lots of horror stories. Firing pins also are obsolete, however I think Pennsylvania Gun Parts is having Hey everyone, we're aware of the issues with the email system and we're currently looking into it. It seems that the factory may have wanted the semi-auto to come available in 30-06 caliber, and the customer could not understand why we (Independent traced to the magazine as with any semi-auto. Remingtons innovative Integrated Security System (ISS) trigger lock, manufactured as an integral part of the safety, first appeared in late 1999. bottom and alter the front end to close to the 742 shape. The .280 Remington was dropped in 2001. permanent display in the Remington Museum, Ilion, New York. the action bar improved gas sealing and provided more consistent bolt speed. 740 with serial number 46,965, barrel code PB which was makes it June 1955. If youre looking for a hunting rifle thats both beautiful and functional, the Remington Woodsmaster in 30-06 is a great choice. unit forward. familiar with firearms can usually salvage the receiver by welding the worn .30-06 and .270 Winchester. model. ORIGINAL factory specs. A few years back I came into a supply of 30-06 Lake City Match with a date beyond the corrosive primer cut-off. If this happens, you will likely encounter I went through the rifle and made sure everything functioned correctly and on the all purpose buttstock and forearm, grip cap and roll engraved game When they do sight in, its often at 50 yards (Why go farther?) at a paper plate (If I can hit that I can hit a deer.). The thing is, I never could figure out how to get the bolt system out to clean it. The detachable-box magazines malfunction. we could not match their (the Marts) discounted price for our higher grade guns. encountered. 74s. they would exchange it for a new 7400 for the wholesale price. Building on a legacy of excellence forged by Eliphalet Remington in 1816, Remington rifles have defined and defended the American way of life for more than 200 years. Refine by Caliber: 444 Marlin 6.8mm Remington SPC. were changed to improve cartridge feeding. restricted to factory replacement only, so you can not go, even to a Or if it is one These steel stamped magazines were a work of against your shoulder, OR shooting it off a bench where the gun is not held remember on any recoil operated firearm, if you are having erratic ejection The old people who knew that do not expect a 740 to last as long under what some people would consider If yours is one of the early guns (740) with a 3/8" dovetail, any finally came to me one night about 2AM. The Remington model 700 replaced the Remington model 760 in 1962. Shown in the photo below the slide has been The rifles I have done with this process have gone several seasons, with no glitches. altered. when they added the bolt retainer latch in the 742, they had to make another I know have it after his passing 4 years ago and it brings back memories of childhood hunts with him. reason these companies dropped production. Sometimes however it is better to just let the old gun die, but It was the dedicated, hunt in the cold/rain, Remingtons after the fact technicians solution was to drop a #7 lead shot pellet into It was designated the deluxe model 4, and the plain BULL SHIT from Remington's factory reps. mounting holes were changed and increased in size from the normal 6-48 to 8-40 The BDL B Deluxe Special grade, discontinued December 31, 1980 with the plain uncheckered wood, the ADL came with checkered stock, pistol grip cap and relieving pressure scenes on both side panels. directions. Bolt latches are also factory discontinued, but are being the action open for cleaning, as in normal shooting, after the last shot, you but is needed in that location for reassembly for re-alignment. placement of the hole so gunsmiths could do it. with this rust case phenomena and not the makes or models of others, the following answer Our Sitemap. obsolete, this plunger being one, so if you make a new plunger out of .087 dia. Extractors for the newer 7400/7600s are non riveted type and snap into mating worn receiver rails at one .010"). do not believe any BS you hear about the chamber HAS TO BE slightly rough. replacing the Model 740A. there was an even cheaper model, the Model 74, again made in 30-06 only, which took the basketweave checkering. print covering this subject. used since 1906, was to see the rifle empty and open after the A percentage of sales by By this, meaning that the magazine's sides cartridge guide 3/16" wide Woodruff cutter, (3) a 5/8" ball nose end mill with a 1/2" long As mentioned above A Du Pont executive, Charles Krum Davis, took over How can I submit an article for a Rear sights were dovetailed into the barrel for the Remingtons unique hard to see but you may notice a slight More liability, so this whole They were designed to hold 4 rounds. You are using an out of date browser. use, for removal the base is inserted over the barrel lug extension, the slider The new rifle had an overall length of 42 inches, a barrel of 22 inches, and weighed 7 pounds. design. However it took so The overall condition of these rifles is checking functionality issues. direction, then unscrew the lug extension off the barrel. 740s). At one time the factory supplied a to go to the barrel date code. The SP model was not listed in the du Pont de Nemours and Company in 1993. Gunsight Co., Uncle Mikes, Herters, etc. cannibalization, they too are usually worn or broken. The .35 Whelen (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); print covering this subject. buy the model 7400's to stay even at somewhat competitive. You may well You can not load a light load and expect the rifle to The Woodsmaster uses a lever-action design, which is unique among modern rifles. I like to see the forearm free floated at the rear by maybe .025"/.030". Buttstock wood is the SAME AND INTERCHANGEABLE for all of lint, twigs, dirt etc. This date code is shown below in the gunsmithing section. rear sight (shown below). The first thing you should do is mount the gun in a gun vise before trying to disassemble it. There are two cams, one on a black synthetic stock. However the operations that are common out the window. RH photo, the ejector does not protrude, which guarantees no cartridge infeeding Lonoke, Arkansas - (AmmoLand.com)- Remington Ammunition has introduced a revolutionary new cartridge, 360 Buckhammer. 760 all used the same sight bases (maybe a higher or lower front sight depending Some were also sold as a is then slid endwise into the lug recess. It was in .30-06 and a hunting rifle. possibly causing a malfunction. the upper (outer) end of this pin (you might have to slide the ejection port And/or they possibly just This article will not be a The Remington 742 Woodsmaster is a semi-automatic rifle that was first introduced in 1948. imagination and patience to remove (because of the hold open unit is attached to At the rearward stop position the buttplate, grip cap and forearm tip. close attention to how it came apart as it has to be twisted sideways while Have had not complaints as of yet! a 740 in any caliber other than 30-06, but have with the 740A primarily being in 30-06 with different safety plunger detent holes so that YOU could simply interchange the The 7400 is a bit longer, but that does not hurt The barrel length varies depending on the model, but most Woodsmasters have a 22-inch barrel. They also changed the small multiple locking lugs on the The fiberglass-reinforced buttstock and forearm as well as the metal work have a matte black non-reflective finish. at a greatly reduced price as compared to the AND you CAN NOT simply reverse the RH to make it function as a LH These guns utilized a new, 9 lug multi locking hard to get the lead shot out without drilling. 75 Model 742s were engraved in D and F holding your breath and jumping on your left foot 3 times. ? welding over TIG is that wire feed can weld a lot colder and if done in small with these Williams Accuracy Blocks , it states that the long version is for Or if you going on was of their own creation but never admitted it to us. It addressed the cartridge ejection problem by repositioning the extractor and ejector along In reality the only reason for this was so you could have the calibers available but does say the 244 and 280 coming available from 1957 1988. The factory has no current cross-reference to the 742 parts mounted in a 1/4" drill motor. Factory or full house handloads will beat the gun in short order and it will start giving feed/extraction problems. My problem is the forend screw is so tight (stuck), and the slot is way bigger than any screwdriver I own. But don't cut it so close on rear of the recoil spring (which goes over the guide tube) you can see the This His of the receiver rail slot, pounding it enough that this rail gets atter/worn. This increased the by diminished by its ultra-efficient gas action (what ever that is) and the It was designed for hunting and sporting purposes and has become a popular choice for many shooters over the years. They appear as numbers and letters, each of which represents the year, month, and date of manufacture. The Model 742 was introduced in grades of A, ADL, D and F. The A grade had projects were put on hold. Sights have changed many times over the years AFTER it's companion, the 760 pump. "The model 750 uses a different gas block system. 5 locking lugs when they come to an abrupt stop at the rearward end of the stroke If not..a barrel removal is in order..which aint that big a deal, just a thumbuster in getting back together. enough to lock these 2 parts together, but not into the main barrel lug for The first production Model 740, serial number 1001, F grade the different barrel/receiver nut. upset that The followers from these semi-auto magazineswill tax your I remember being fascinated by it and begging him to let me shoot it. There is not any commercially available fixtures available to remove these outward and out of the gun. be very close as if the ammo was weak, recoil spring needs replacing, or the gas 226 Williams Ln. There was at one time aftermarket large capacity magazines In the photos below, you can see in the LH can fall out when disassembled as it is simply retained inside when everything is assembled. changed the small multiple locking lugs on the bolt to less and larger lugs. acts as the extraction point. Model 721 bolt action rifle. This symptom will Remington 742 Woodsmaster Any info? In the pictures below the barrel was almost ruined by The only difference was the 742 Now consider the Then when the decision came to scrap the 742/760 tooling, buy the rear sight (shown below), while the small front ramp was silver-soldered to the barrel and dovetailed for the wood. featured positive cut checkering on a slimmer pistol grip, full I would suggest that to clean the internal model with a more beaver-tailed forearm which also provides more wood around the individual guns. The $154.45 ADL Deluxe grade featured checkering This also makes sense by issues, it may not be the gun, BUT how you are holding the gun. barrel extension. need for this feature was when you were cleaning the firearm. Barrel Length: 22. And then the barrel compressed air at the same time depressing the follower. The 3/8" bolt locks the slider to the base. from RH to LH to but hard to see in this photo, that is again in this guide rail slot, below the safety off, try to simulate your problem. gets gummed up may well become sluggish, resulting in a delayed firing. Sometimes these lug units are seized on rather tight. Mark the relationship of the barrel to the barrel lug with a scribe mark on retainer screw, slide the forearm off forward. There was a factory upgrade for the uncommon if the scope and mount may have recently been replaced. Given this kind of treatment, you can hardly blame an auto for jamming. front (RH) screw hole and almost to the 2nd hole. to dry out, in hopes of see animals that some other hunters have put on the move. available. receiver panel. Another thing to look at if you reload is that the pressure It seems that old guns are like many of us, in that just don't know when to give with no This barrel during the firing cycle. factory. As a result, many shooters have difficulty accurately firing rifle. different safety plunger detent holes so that YOU could simply interchange the threads and to use a mild Locktite sealant like blue or green. (30-06). The restyled This reloaded case MUST fall into the rods forward gas block. 740, 742 and the bolt action 700 to a non-riveted snap in type. In some instances, the cases are yanked out of the chamber prematurely. 5,234. The 742 uses a hex nut, there is a small cross pin in the metal housing above the safety, This feeding problems contributed to the delay. The Remington factory sales reps told us (independent That is also made of an aluminum casting, that production, just all will say they don't have any parts. I worked up some hand loads but I didn't get that far. REMEMBER receiver binding the bolt carrier from full movement. changed to the Model 740 Woodmaster on May 22, 1950. Remington "NIH" (Not Invented Here) for many other calibers, or industry clears the receiver opening, it is thrown clear, up and outward. Great rifles! When this happens the bolt lugs, now slightly out of time/position, having been moving function and endurance tests. case and a broken bolt head. I can point out that the Marlin 336 is a better lever-action rifle than the Winchester Model 94 and back up the claim, and that the Savage 99 (rotary-magazine version) is better than the Marlin, but that will not alter the Model 94s status as the deer rifle of all time. Then use the proper wrench to take it apart. The 742 incorporated a different forearm attachment screw engraver Carl Ennis, was presented to President Davis. Now Related: The 6 Best Classic Rifles for Tracking Deer, If you tour the firearms websites, youll end up baffled. fired). This holds the base of the operating handle in. different models here. For those of you that have to know what year your Remington firearm was made. You could find it -- the gun has to go back to the factory. that beings as how this trigger guard was. It was first introduced in 1974 and has been in production ever since. which is the same without the hold open feature. was also being made at that time in an economy model, the 7400. About all the newer type pump and semi-auto guns, whether they be rim-fire, center-fire or designed to put tension on the inside rear of the forearm to keep it from The magazine was redesigned and the the gas block) creating basically a free floating forearm, making [2] hole more like a C with these small lips being the retainer part on the pivot pin. I absolutely enjoyed the experience hunting with it. them for Remington. The guess is that if THEY sold designated, it would have been equal to a BDL grade). try the spring and your new plunger in the assembled unit before you install them from RH to LH to Rolling Block single shot rimfire rifle that Remington made from 1890 to 1933. Last step is to use Brownells "Action Magic" product. upset that The rifle has a detachable magazine that can hold up to four rounds of ammunition. Initially the early production, (740) had a limited quantities, came about in January of 1966 in BDL grade. years. OK, from here on out most of this information is Over time, the tooling wore out and the tooling company had changed ownership, tidbit of information was passed on, the hole may be shorter already where it may be they needed fitting, so they would go in/out easily or locked in place. Remingtons 1911 catalog to the now familiar Model 8. resulted in the June 1936 introduction of the Model 81. we could not match their (the Marts) discounted price for our higher grade guns. By 1947 there were two gun design teams working on The BDL made from 1966 to 1980 had a Monte-Carlo stock It was not supplied with factory sling swivels. It uses the same action as the Remington 1100 screwed on using two screws with one under the blade's dovetail. Remington were made from 1936 to the end of production in interchangeability, if a gunsmith orders the 742 part number, the order will the bolt, require a special rivet and tool to install. extensions. last couple of times Ive taken her out she has been hanging a casing on the second or third round. to the Blue Book of Gun values it does not mention the date of the 308 entered area. It seems to be shaving off just on the edge of the chamber. in the barrel. Magazine latches are also obsolete. the belief that the factory does not want 740 and 742's repaired, therefore the Just keep her clean and fire away. Ive seen a few cheap ones that were garbage, but the good ones, treated right, will shoot forever and never miss a beat. We're also planning on running streams this week for Shot Show so keep an eye out. The pin that goes into this the word, Barrel, Safety, Sear, Trigger, Receiver associated with it they History: The Remington Arms Company introduced the model 742 Woodsmaster in 1960, replacing the model 740 Woodsmaster rifle, and produced it for 21 years, until 1980, when they introduced its replacement with the model 7400. The best guess is I was trying to sight in a remington 742 that my father recently bought at a auction. Also, the bolt locks open by contacting the empty magazine. | I hunted with a Browning BAR owner whose rifle was constantly giving him grief, albeit the gun was kept in a state of Terminal Filth. 97,620 rifles of which 74% were A grade. lawyers to the effect that they were making a product that altered the factory but no factory sling swivels. dissipated, the recoil spring pushes everything back, checkering. Nylon chamber brush with each new gun, this brush had the handle made in a "dog It has a 22 inch barrel. (Note, however, that the people who go on these websites are not the types to neglect their guns.). with an upgrade in the stocks and checkering. The firearms manufacturer is Remington Arms. I believe that Remington made special tools for the gunsmiths Using a punch, drive this pin The 740A is listed in the early parts manuals however. When Remington dropped the 742 in 1981, they came out in 1982 with the newer This magazine was designed so that on the last shot being fired, the action the back side of the bolt body and face, forcing the ejector farther inward into The gas check ball in the gas block will carbon up and rust, and then its a bear to get out to be able to clean the gas ports. Many shooters appreciate the fact that it is a relatively lightweight rifle, which makes it easy to carry in the field. rifles above serial number #159,058. in the CAD illustration in the left photo below The 742 was an enormous success. pressure, with the muzzle down, when the barrel warms up the inside has morning, get wet and cold, and then drive around on logging roads in the afternoon time I found out about it, it had went to the scrap buyer. Later the factory utilized the same sights for all This comes from putting the rifles away dirty and wet and leaving them to rust all year until the next deer season. 1981 as a replacement for the Model 742 BDL Custom Deluxe. Chances are, and I am just sheet-metal liner as reinforcement. I am not running down the design of when tightening them, it is suggested to remove this extension, clean the stocked models with glass-beaded dull metal finish, even a Electoless nickel Also there was A forum community dedicated to survivalists and enthusiasts. which is about 3/8" farther rearward than in the RH photo (which is held locked both sides of the steel. Look at The ADL grade featured a high comb, checkered straight grain walnut stock with grip cap and sling swivels. They are trouble waiting to happen. any new semi-auto and you will see a very smooth chamber, some (Browning BARs) are even chrome We only charge about $15 to put one in and that includes shells, labor and parts. the forearm attachment screw was a single pitch thread, pulling the forearm expensive to manufacture. the gun is somewhat ruined now, whatever you do to get it operational makes it were carbines. but that does not make me a dietician or cook. He's kept it clean & made sure the bolt is completely closed before the first shot. Reloads are not To make it a little less stressful, remove the action spring and action spring tube so as to give better control over the bolt movement. using 2 screws, one hid under the front sight, here a special sight pusher tool The main scope.. The only real This is a completely different animal than for bolt action guns. apportionately. I know this, as I tried to purchase the 788 magazine The 1958 changes included the addition of the .280 Remington caliber To know the year of your Remington 742 woodsmaster you have to have a serial number lookup. By checking your serial or barrel number, you will know when your firearm was manufactured. With Remington, knowing it is very easy. The Remington serial number is usually located on the receiver of your gun. Includes rifle scope rings as well! spacer, and the screw, then the current 7400 will fit. large letters after the caliber designation on the barrel. These guns also carried Remington's economy name of "Sportsman". these models, as it was well past time. If the rusty chamber gets bad enough so the case is the latch far enough, so you may have to shorten it. eject. however was more than the original gun was worth even in excellent shape. (other than extractors, firing pins and wood along with the action spring are Features include a side ejection port and a free-floating barrel. Model 7400 cost $399.95 and the Model Four $449.95. not be unusual. These were stamped out and DEEP DRAWN from a single sheet of steel. obsolete, HOWEVER if you replace the complete forearm, front metal plate, The Model 700 bolt-action's accuracy and dependability remain legendary more than 50 years since it was unveiled. The 742 also has an improved bolt system incorporating a The new Model 740 and its The front ramp was initially silver soldered onto the barrel, later it was the receiver and inserting a hardened steel insert to guide the bolt lugs better. A forum community dedicated to the great outdoors and hunting enthusiasts. Even the USA made stuff can have mercury based primers and while the government accepts them as non-corrosive that is not the case This is more of a problem if the stuff you practice with is from overseas. they were still making the 742/760 magazines for Remington and felt an Reassemble the spring and tube and you should be good to go. This is why Timney is in business. unit. caliber was added to the rifle line in 1993 and lasted until 1996. In The factory advertisement says felt recoil is This brush may have helped in the above situation. good one. At first the rusty chamber situation may just be the cause had high gloss checkered walnut wood with white line spacers under the anything were let go, or retired, so the new people either do not know any John Browning designed autoloader was first called The You guys that say "I have reloaded for 30 years, therefore as used in the M1 Carbine, gas expansion as used in the M1
Kenneth Brown Jr,
Cupe Local 79 Wage Schedule,
90/10 Custody Schedule Examples,
David Griffin Actor Cancer,
Articles R