According to 'The Blue Book of Gun Values', 19th addition the Remington Woosmaster 742 was produced between 1960 and 1980. Calibers produced were 6mm Rem.,.243 Rem.,.280 Rem. (marked 7mm Express 1979-1980),.30-06, or.308 Win. Barrel, open sights, 4 shot box magazine, gas operated, checkered pistol grip stock.

Remington Barrel Date Code FIREARMS INFORMATION Remington never (*) used serial numbers to identify the date of manufacture of it's firearms, they however stamped a date code (spelled out below) by the first letter meaning the month and the last letter the year of manufacture.

Condition & value. 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% $325 $290 $275 $250 $235 $$210 $185 These prices are from the 2004 edition of 'The Blue Book of Gun Values' The year of manufacturer is a little tricky as Remington used code letters for the year and numbers for the month.

Starting in 1921, M was used for the year. The letters O,Q & V were not used and ended with Z in 1931. In 1932 Remington started using the alphabet over again starting with the letter A. The letter I was ommited and L was the last letter used in 1942. IN 1943 mm was used and went thru 1953 with ZZ. OO, QQ VV were omitted. In 1954 A was the starting point for reuse of the alphabet and went thru Z in 1975.

I, O, Q,& V were not used again. In 1976 I was used.

In 1977 O was used. In 1978 Q was used. In 1979 V was used. In 1980 Remington started over with the alhabet. The month of manufacturer code coresponds to the numeral underneath the letters in Blackpowderx. B L A C K P O W D E R X 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 With the reuse of the alphabet it can be a little cofusing determining the year of manufacturer. I was unable to locate any information pertaining to sequential numbers after Remingtons use of their coding system as to haw may guns were made each year.

I am still looking for this information. Here this listing of serial #'s fir the Remington Woodsmaster 742 Serial Number Blocks: 1951-1967 1,000-541,000 1968-1975 6,900,000-7,499,999 1975-1978 A6,900,000-A7,499,999 1978-1981 B6,900,000-B7,499,999 Just Find where you number falls in line with. I assume that you're talking about a Remington Sportsman 78 bolt action rifle.

Brand new, these sold for under $400 (I think I only paid around $325 for mine back in the 1990's). They are virtually a Remington Model 700 with a cheaper finish and wood. They shoot just as well and are built just as ru ggedly as the 700. You might think of them as an 'economy grade' Remington 700. With no scope or accessories and in decent shape, I would assume that you could still get $350 for one. If it is in rough shape, plan on closer to $300.

Remington 742 Value? What Condition?. Most modern guns are graded by percentage of original condition. 100%= Bluing is intact and not mottled on both the barrel and receiver, wood of the stock and forend is not scratched or nicked and the finish is uniform and original. Other than factory test firing, the gun was never fired.

Generally, new in the box (NIB), if the weapon came in one. 98%= Usually applies to double action revolvers where there is a slight but evident 'drag' line on the cylinder from the gun being dry fired (the hammer cocked, allowing the cylinder to be rotated repeatedly) even though it was never loaded and fired. This can be transfered to auto loading rifles if the auto bolt slides show wear (easily tested with a q-tip: If you find a lot of black oil, the bolt has been exercised in excess)even if it was never fired. 95%= The gun has been fired, but all the original bluing/ finish is intact, some 'greying' (where the bluing has experienced slight wear like at the barrel tip from being inserted or withdrawn from a zip up gun soft case) is acceptable. The stock and forend, other than a few minor scratches, as well as the finish on them are intact. The mechanisms (trigger, bolt, ect) are tight and true.

90%= Bluing on the receiver shows minor wear, the stock forend shows some finish wear with some nicks/scratches. The mechanisms (trigger, bolt, ect) are tight and true. 80%= Bluing on the underside of the receiver shows lots of wear, 60%, even though the barrel may grade at 95%; numerous nicks and scratches in both the receiver as well as stock/ forend are the indicators that show that this grade of gun has been used in the feild for a number of seasons. I have a 742 (A) made between 1975 and 1978 that was upgraded at the factory to a BDL, minus cheek clearance so it's a bit of a one off. It is a 100% grade though, unfired, just like it came out of the box. Currently, it's estimated value is between $500 and $600. If you have a bicentennial model (1976) even fired, it's worth $1k + even if it's @ 95% grade.

With boxes, documentation ect. You should keep in mind that the 742 was superseded by the 7400 around 1980. I keep mentioning paperwork and original containers. Without these, your unfired gun is reduced to the unfired value of $500-to $600. Provenance is valued. Dealers are asking $500 for a used 742A in 95% grade, or condition. Doesn't mean that's what they're getting.