Remington Model 742
Semi-automatic rifle / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Remington Model 742, also known as the Woodsmaster, is a semi-automatic rifle that was produced by Remington Arms from 1960 until 1980.
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Remington Model 742 | |
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![]() A Remington Model 742 Woodsmaster | |
Type | Semi-automatic rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
Used by | Provisional IRA |
Wars | The Troubles |
Production history | |
Designer | Remington R&D[1] |
Manufacturer | Remington Arms[1] |
Produced | 1960–1980 [1] |
No. built | 1,433,269 [1] |
Specifications | |
Mass | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg)[2] |
Barrel length | 22 in (56 cm)[2] |
Cartridge | |
Action | Gas operated, Semi-auto[2] |
Feed system | 4-round magazine [2] |
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