Remington value

My neighbor, after several years battling different maladys, has now been diagnosed with Alzheimers. His family has asked me to sell his deer rifle. I have no idea of the value, so have taken it to the local sports shop. They will not tell me what to ask for it but will give me $325. It is a Remington 742 in 30-06 with a redfield 1 3/4×5 widefield scope. It comes with a sling and padded case. The gun is mint! It has only been in the woods once. I do not believe it has a box of shells through it. He did not like shooting it. Can anyone direct me to a web site or some kind of “bluebook” for the value of this gun. I would like to advertise it soon, before the season. Thanks in advance.

BTW I have been cleaning it annually for him for about 10 years. I can also E-mail pictures.

there is a “rough” one on gun broker . com w/ a buy it now at 400.00 Just a guess but I would think 4-500 would be reasonable if it is a nice as you describe AUCTION

another — and a nice one that sold last year GUN

Hey I would be interested in pics.. [email protected] Is it a bolt action?

The current Blue Book lists the 742 from $325 to $475 depending on grade. the Redfield should add a $100. If you look at Gun Broker make sure you look under completed autions to see what actual sales are.if you post the grade, ADL BDL Wood master etc. I will fine tune the value. By the way. this price is for a 100% gun.

Model 700’s came in ADL and BDL, did the 742’s?
I had one in .308, and really wish I had that gun back! My kids would have loved it. The 700 replaced it I believe. It is a nice compact, and in my experience a very accurate rifle! That one still used the Mauser action, did it not?
It would be a good buy at that price with your description of the condition.

Chris…..The 742 is a semi-automatic…..

Still a fine shooting rifle if it’s kept REAL clean….the dirtier they get the worse they shoot.

Me myself would pay the 350 – 375 range considering the condition and such.

Which one was the bolt action?

I had the bolt action!

Thanks for squaring me away!

I thought the 7400 was the autoloader.

Aha! Here it is!

Firearm Model History

Model 742 Woodsmaster

Description: Autoloading Rifle

Introduction Year: 1960

Year Discontinued: 1980

Total Production: Approximately: 1,433,269

Designer/Inventor: Research & Development

Action Type: Autoloader

Caliber/Gauge: .243 Win, 6mm Remington, .280 Remington, .30-06, .308 Win

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

# of Grades Offered: 742A Standard

742ADL Deluxe

742BDL Deluxe

742CDL Deluxe Carbine

742C Carbine

Variations: 150th Year Anniversary

100th Canadian Anniversary

Bicentennial 200th United States Anniversary

Here is what I had in .308…

Firearm Model History

Model 788
Description: Moderately priced, bolt action rifle commonly referred to as “Remington’s budget tackdriver”.
Introduction Year: 1967
Year Discontinued: 1983
Total Production: Approximately 565,000
Designer/Inventor: Wayne Leek
Action Type: Bolt action
Caliber/Gauge: .222 Rem. – 1967 – 1980, 1982
.223 Rem. – 1975
.22-250 Rem. – 1967
.243 Win. 1968; w/ 18 ½” barrel 1980
6mm. Rem. – 1969 – 1980
6mm. Rem. Left Hand – 1969 – 1980
7mm-08 Rem. – 1980 w/ 18 ½” barrel
.308 Win. – 1969
.308 Win. Left Hand – 1969 – 1980; w/ 18 ½” barrel 1980
.30-30 Win. – 1967 – 1970
.44 Rem. Mag. – 1967 – 1970
Serial Number Blocks: 1967 – 010001 to 068460
1968 – 6200000 to 6899999
1974 – A6000000 to A6199999
1978 – B6000000 to B6199999
Grades Offered: There were no high grades offered in this model.
Variations: In 1980 changes to the stock included a fluted comb, thicker pistol grip, and wider fore-end.