The BDL grade engraved after the model number but this is the exception. Introduced later that year for an additional $20.00, was the same as theĪDL except the wood was figured. The fore-end was checkered in a pattern called by today’s collectors “Five Diamond”, not a factory designation. The ADL grade featured a high comb, checkered straight grain walnut stock with grip cap and sling swivels. 30-06 and in two grades: A – standard at $124.95 and ADL – “A Deluxe” at $139.95. The new rifle had an overall length of 42 ¼ inches, a barrel of 22 inches, and weighed 7 ½ pounds. The receiver was drilled and tapped for scope mounts and a receiver sight. The new Model 740 was introduced to the public in Remington’s 1955 consumer catalog. The prices shown are the suggested retail prices in the year of introduction. Gas corroding the forearm liner, hard opening of the bolt and magazineįeeding problems contributed to the delay. Same January 1952 date as the new Model 760 pump-action rifle, wasĭelayed three years until February 1, 1955. The new Model 740’s introduction, originally scheduled for the The Model 742 engineering studies designation wasĬhanged to the Model 740 Woodmaster on May 22, 1950. The impulse reaction system of gasįlowing in a tube that impinges on a blind hole in the action bar The gas systems did not operate theīolt but instead were connected to instruments measuring theįorce generated over time. Garand and impulse reaction, were tested using a caliber. In the late 1940s, three gas operating systems, tappetĪs used in the M1 Carbine, gas expansion as used in the M1 Used since 1906, was to see the rifle empty and open after the He also, in 1951, developed theĪutoloading rifle magazine bolt release that had generated someĭiscussion in the early years. Receiver, eventually were selected and subjected to extendedįunction and endurance tests. On the dimensions of the 28 gauge Model 11-48 shotgun Models 742 autoloading rifle and 762 pump action rifle, based Inevitable turf war developed and President Davis resolved theĬrittendon, who originally managed the design of the Springfieldġ903A3 during World War II and later the Model 11-48Īutoloading shotgun, a part of the Remington design team. Wilmington, Delaware working on the Models 742 and 762. Technical Division, Ilion, New York working on the Models 740Īnd 760 and the Du Pont Engineering Department in 300 H&Hīy 1947 there were two gun design teams working onīoth the autoloading and pump action rifles – Remington’s It utilized anĪlloy receiver large enough to accommodate the. Development work resumed in lateġ943 and by Ja formal proposal for development, Sibling – the Model 760 pump-action rifle – followed parallelĭevelopment paths until the DecemJapaneseīombing of Pearl Harbor when all of Remington’s domestic
Serious work on a completely new autoloadingĬenterfire rifle was started in 1940 and given the engineering Remington were made from 1936 to the end of production in Now called the Woodmaster and at least 55,581, in calibers. Resulted in the June 1936 introduction of the Model 81. The venerable Model 8 autoloading rifle was outdated andĮxpensive to manufacture. 35 Remington were made fromĪ Du Pont executive, Charles Krum Davis, took overĪs Remington Arms Company President in 1933. Reliability is legendary and many early models are still in use Remington’s 1911 catalog to the now familiar Model 8. Remington Autoloading Rifle and was later renamed in John Browning designed autoloader was first called The The originalġ955 Model 740 and the current Model 7400 are favorites ofĭeer hunters and carry on a proud tradition of fine autoloading,Ĭenterfire rifles from Remington that began in 1906. Introduced in 1955, over 2.5 million gas operated RemingtonĪutoloading, centerfire rifles have been sold. I'm trying to figure out when it was made and from what I read on a site it stated the first letter would be the month and then the first two numbers would be the year (so mine would be Feb 1979?!?).
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I just recently purchased a Remington 1100 shotgun that has a serial number on the receiver that is 'L79xxxxV'.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. Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster Semi-Auto Rifles: 1960 - 1980.
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Remington Woodsmaster 742 Serial Numbers Lookup.Moderators: Scorpion8, ripjack13, John A.
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