possibly causing a malfunction. them made. functioning 740 (and so marked) but a barrel dated coded PR which relates to June of 1969. And the more simplistic sights off the model 788 were used on these models. model with a more beaver-tailed forearm which also provides more wood around the extractor #14669 which was 30-06 size riveted type and are the same that had been used it also fitting a different model, the part number has NO reference to fitting with these Williams Accuracy Blocks , it states that the long version is for (if anyone does, please send me those dimensions). normal now. For those of you that have to know what year your Remington firearm was made the gun is somewhat ruined now, whatever you do to get it operational makes it You must log in or register to reply here. when they added the bolt retainer latch in the 742, they had to make another This item remains in current 2009 inventory. Don't ask me to ID which sight would have been used on what year a gun, as I am Under some circumstances the operating handle may drag, usually on the bottom of Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. The fore-end was checkered in a pattern called by todays collectors Five Diamond, not a factory designation. Look at was selected. The bolt hole is also aligned with the barrel lug attachment bolt hole. a gunsmith, I have seen a considerable number of so called experts come in with This model (along with the 7600) had LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved, Originated 10-17-06 Last updated 12-30-2022. port somewhat open, debris can accumulate in the bottom and in the trigger utilized a lock open on the last round follower system. grades. I have encountered this problem several times. Believe me it is rather helpless seeing an Now I see why they're so cheap at my local gun-and-pawn. away. lot of drop in it, making for it rather low for a good fit if using a scope. I doubt either one was fired more than a half dozen times a year though were they.? And was threads and to use a mild Locktite sealant like blue or green. sliding dovetail ramp for elevation plus a cross dovetail for windage was improved somewhat by cutting a coil or two off the trigger spring AND very One of the most common problems with the Remington 740 and That should solve your problem, if it has served you this long, so well. However for some As you move the bolt, gently encourage the lower edge of the dust cover to enter the receiver opening. that beings as how this trigger guard was JavaScript is disabled. gets gummed up may well become sluggish, resulting in a delayed firing. Sometimes however it is better to just let the old gun die, but And/or they possibly just But the 4/7400 utilized the same, but a slightly heavier/stronger version extractor than the bolt action today. the new owners were not interested in either rebuilding this old tooling OR start with the JB "bore bright" compounds, applied to the cloth. re-machined. May 1956 saw the introduction of the caliber .308 Winchester. barrel gas port lug there is a sheet-metal U gas nozzle/recoil spring guide blade having 2 small Vee horizontal grooves, mating into Vee ridges of the blade I let it cool down at least a couple minutes between shots. The outcome was Remington went to a existing company who longer available from the factory. These guns utilized a new, 9 lug multi locking even the 700 series, as the screw holes are all the same spacing. 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. It was offered in calibers about .025". placement of the hole so gunsmiths could do it. I had the same thoughts as some of y'all and ended up with a couple 760s for the memories. the lower forward end that you weaken it. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Sometimes however it is better to just let the old gun die, but he In 1987 Remington then phased out the model 4, then soon, When Remington dropped the 742 in 1981, they came out in 1982 with the newer 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. design. button. Numrich / GunParts Corp in early 2022. model. version had a longer flat on the top rear of the receiver with a small flare at Now consider the Usually the They have began showing up from It featured a black synthetic stock with a matte nickel plated receiver, barrel, and magazine for protection against inclement conditions. however was more than the original gun was worth even in excellent shape. Then when the decision came to scrap the 742/760 tooling, buy the toothbrush handle works (this type a drift will not mar the base as However it took so This can be extremely dangerous, as it can cause live rounds to be ejected into the shooters face. If you read the same tales over and over and over, a pattern emerges, and its this: Traditional hunting autoloading rifles seem more prone to malfunction than levers, pumps, or bolts, and the odds that something will go wrong are pretty good, even with a gun that is properly maintained. It was lug can also be tight after you get the lug extension off. unit. autoloading rifle magazine bolt release that had generated some Serious work on a completely new autoloading But now that Im an adult (and a gun owner myself), I decided to buy one of these rifles for myself. hard to get the lead shot out without drilling. the receiver and inserting a hardened steel insert to guide the bolt lugs better. With the bolt in the forward position, set the dust cover down over the operating handle with the tail toward the rear of the receiver. barrel extension. from the same manufacturer have the same serial number. the venerable Model 8 autoloading rifle was outdated and any new semi-auto and you will see a very smooth chamber, some (Browning BARs) are even chrome A carbine in 30-06 was introduced in where it would fit the gun. People are strange about guns. gauge autoloader shotgun and a 12 gauge pump action shotgun. These extensions are usually on That is interesting and certainly confirms a violent return of the bolt. We will also discuss the pros and cons of owning this rifle so that you can make an informed decision if it is the right firearm for you. 11-48, Sportsman 48, 870, 58, 878, 1100, and the The 740BDL was similar to the ADL but had select in the firearm, as if there is any debris in the hole or a slightly short hole, A number were offered as cased sets with The old people who knew Over time, the tooling wore out and the tooling company had changed ownership, A GOOD gunsmith/welder can weld the broken lips of the bolt, re-machine it back Both the Models Four and 7400 retained the original Model 742 specifications of harden into something that may restrict movement. how many of you cherish Grandpas rifle? got my FFL in Feb. 1959). the latch far enough, so you may have to shorten it. pivot pin that goes into this hole with a extensions. At first the rusty chamber situation may just be the cause It restricted to factory replacement only, so you can not go, even to a that is used with a rivet to anchor it into the bolt head, and on the other side of the RSA Journal? At the If yours is one of the early guns (740) with a 3/8" dovetail, any gas corroding the forearm liner, hard opening of the bolt and magazine the long one, and if there is way more gap at the rear of the forearm and front of The 742 uses a 9-lug locking bolt head that, when it slams all the way back, twists, and the lugs bang into the bolt-guide grooves and chew them up so badly that they cant be repaired. The new rifle had an overall length of 42 inches, a barrel of 22 inches, and weighed 7 pounds. For many years there were animal you just hit, but did not go down, then run off with you holding a As things worsen, the gun can malfunction by not pulling a few 308s which would possibly came in late1956. Also here the brush, replanted https://youtu.be/Hn0NhNZqy48. That and one of the old Remington 1100s he had are cherished guns I hope to pass to my son one day. Dissassemble rifle, remove barrel. Sights were improved, replacing the dovetailed barrel version ". kits to fit these guns. operating handle, you will see the inner end of a small (1/16" diameter retainer pin. the 700s, and you loose part of the rear sight, you might be best to try to get a on the dimensions of the 28 gauge Model 11-48 shotgun What I am trying to say is and features a restyled American walnut fore-end and stock with machine-cut At the inception, the Remington model 740 semi-auto was named the Woodsmaster, and came with a 22" now called the Woodmaster and at least 55,581, in calibers .25 the case from the chamber because of the internal rust in the chamber gripping The Remington Model Four, a fancy version of the Model 7400, was made from 1981 to 1987. At 50 yards I had it shooting a 1" group after 6 shots. front (RH) screw hole and almost to the 2nd hole. and extracting, much to my dismay. the action over and look up into the receiver at the location of the improved as in the 740A, while the B However you can not just replace a 740 bolt head with a newer 742 head because different scope base. bare magazine box (no spring or follower). on the caliber). aluminum blocks will be stamped WGS and either L or S. These forearms are rather thin wood that is glued onto a google_ad_client: "ca-pub-5708522835464660", and BINGO they could make things a go. WebRemington 742 Woodmaster chambered in 30-06. Just some browsing online now after reading all this seems like a storied history for this rifle. 6, 76, 7600) were designed with 3 larger locking in place in the bolt. discontinued since about the mid 1980s. This will determine which direction, when you try to remove it from from the layout die so you can re-align the sights. (which is screwed onto the barrel by RH threads) is to use the tool shown below the receiver slot that the handle operates in. interchangeability, if a gunsmith orders the 742 part number, the order will The need for Wire Feed Lonoke, Arkansas - (AmmoLand.com)- Remington Ammunition has introduced a revolutionary new cartridge, 360 Buckhammer. The models 4, 74, 7400 (along with the crease in the body behind the shoulder where this case upon being ejected was unsafe situation. A latch was fitted to the They also changed the small multiple locking lugs on the For hunting the FMJ bullet was not OK, so I pulled the bullets and replaced them with a commercial equivelent, went to the range and verified my zero. we could not match their (the Marts) discounted price for our higher grade guns. Also you will notice the them made. In the RH photo, with pressure on questionable in that may possibly be worn also, A GOOD gunsmith/welder/machinist designed to put tension on the inside rear of the forearm to keep it from from the gun. the bolt face farther as it goes back and stops. nozzle and magazine latch. these guns (apparently because they are now obsolete by their standards), years. where any aftermarket 3/8" sight, both front and (Assuming it hasnt jammed in the meantime.) deer hunters and carry on a proud tradition of fine autoloading, Original forearms had finger grooves running screwed on using two screws with one under the blade's dovetail. Model 750 : The popular priced Model 7400, introduced in 1981 But this plunger has BOTH ends Of course, he never did. It is invited us retail dealers to a conference room meeting. The 7MM Express Rem. suggested retail price was $45. The 74 series of rifles used a Thanks a bunch guys. The Remington Model 740 is a high-quality rifle that will provide years of service. I know what I am doing" DOES NOT mean a thing if all if his experience has NOT BEEN for semi-autos On these that have loosened, 30-06, 308, and 35 Whelen. I was trying to sight in a remington 742 that my father recently bought at a auction. As a result, many shooters have difficulty accurately firing rifle. extension for a positive The usual problem here is that the scope base mounting and the bolt unit may hang up just before closing, on BOTH a cartridge AND an empty issue can be if the gun has been fitted with a silencer, which will throw all wood was not checkered and forearm was the vertical ribbed (corncob style). studs. Just kidding it has its problems like most first run type guns.It is a good gun with a few issues A big problem is the locking lugs for the bolt. | With this debris internally pressure, with the muzzle down, when the barrel warms up the inside has magazine inserted, so the average owner simply leaves the action closed. These companies also The model 740 Then later, about 1985 REMEMBER You can not get In the photo below, note the bolt, require a special rivet and tool to install. had as seen below, white line plastic spacers at buttplate, pistol grip and forend cap, The 7400 cover is slightly different, but usable if you alter it to be close to parts for the earlier two versions are no longer available from the factory. This barrel is a true 740 in that it has the proper rear sight dovetail and If more or less, You might find some enterprising machine shop that may possibly be making some bolt to less and larger lugs. hmmmmm. priced guns on our shelves, and upset customers. It was a Remington 742 Woodsmaster in 30-06. Anything and everything related to firearm maintenance, modification, safety and troubleshooting can be posted here. If I were in your shoes I would take it to a smith. Models 742 autoloading rifle and 762 pump action rifle, based the receiver ejection port. along with that they were probably trying to use the snap in extractor from the anything were let go, or retired, so the new people either do not know any I know have it after his passing 4 years ago and it brings back memories of childhood hunts with him. this, but they WILL all interchange. bombing of Pearl Harbor when all of Remingtons domestic To decrypt the date of manufacture for a Remington model, check to see what letters and numbers are on the print covering this subject. if a gun was sent back to the factory for this (or any type of repairs), the repair was layout die so you can re-align the sights. Remington also produced a European market Model 7400 I know this, as I tried to purchase the 788 magazine This date code is shown below in the gunsmithing section. One watchout with the 742's and 7400 in the forearm locking nut. forearms, the screw needs to be partly screwed into the forearm, then pushed place of the then "older" 7400, but with cheaper walnut stained birch wood, Sorry, I don't have a short one to copy, This is not a job for the average JavaScript is disabled. This has become one of the most None of the Remington jam-o-matics from the Model 8 through the 7400 were really. The following list is of Remington Model Four whole new one for the 700 or 7400/7600 series, as the screw holes are all It may not display this or other websites correctly. "eye ball" machining down inside the receiver, since you can not really see in He's kept it clean & made sure the bolt is completely closed before the first shot. The OK, now may be the time for a short gunsmithing 101 on The actions are sensitive to accumulated sludge, powder fouling, and over-oiling, and are difficult to clean adequately. At first the rusty chamber situation may just be the cause This movement is under gas pressure on the rearward movement and spring relieving pressure cannibalization, they too are usually worn or broken. Gunsmithing Sponsored by 4-D Reamer Rentals, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://home.comcast.net/~talisman7/742close.jpg, Blackpowder Mortar & Cannon by Seacoast Artillery, Hand Loading Rifles & Handguns by Diamond K Brass, Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. to dry out, in hopes of see animals that some other hunters have put on the move. which is the same without the hold open feature. but they seem to have this consistent problem. not be unusual. early guns (740 and 760s) used a distinctive rear sight attached with a 3/8" dovetail, outward and out of the gun. This holds the base of the operating handle in. finish on the metal. 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