1980 Remington 742 30 06 - The Firearms Forum

Oppy · 03-01-2008, 11:47 PM

My Father purchased this new in 1980 and used it maybe six times. The last time it was touched was when they moved 18 years ago. I have offered to do some leg work for him, but I have minimal knowledge of rifles. Question, how do es he determine its value and what is the best venue for him to sell? Btw, the 742 is in good as new condition.

Any input will be greatly appreciated.

Xracer · 03-02-2008, 07:50 AM

Hi Oppy.....welcome to TFF.

We can give you a "ballpark" estimate of it's value here, but we need to know which model & grade of the 742 you have. ADL? ADL DeLuxe? BDL? BDL DeLuxe? Peerless Grade? Premium Grade? Any engraving? Type of checkering?

If you could post some pix....full length, right & left sides, and closeups of any engraving, it would sure help.

Oppy · 03-02-2008, 09:06 AM

Very good point Xracer. I will try to have pics, addl details posted in the next day.

Thanks

williamd · 03-02-2008, 06:37 PM

Gave $300 for this 742CDL .... It is very clean, rate it 85 - 90% and I consider $300 very fair. Blue Book of Gun Values is a decent source, or search some of the on-line gun auctions. Some local shops will help you ... all should!

The 742 received some bad press as some (or, some users) had trouble with internal receiver metal. Gotta keep an autoloader especially clean and lubed appropriately. Mine has about 1000 rounds through it. My brother has one he has used for decades and guesses 4000 - 5000 rounds (my guess is 1500 - 2000).

Both functioning great.

03-01-2008, 11:47 PM	#1
Oppy Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14	1980 Remington 742 30 06 My Father purchased this new in 1980 and used it maybe six times. The last time it was touched was when they moved 18 years ago. I have offered to do some leg work for him, but I have minimal knowledge of rifles. Question, how do es he determine its value and what is the best venue for him to sell? Btw, the 742 is in good as new condition. Any input will be greatly appreciated. __________________ Oppy The trouble with trouble is that it always starts out as fun. -->

03-02-2008, 07:50 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: 1980 Remington 742 30 06 Hi Oppy.....welcome to TFF. We can give you a "ballpark" estimate of it's value here, but we need to know which model & grade of the 742 you have. ADL? ADL DeLuxe? BDL? BDL DeLuxe? Peerless Grade? Premium Grade? Any engraving? Type of checkering? If you could post some pix....full length, right & left sides, and closeups of any engraving, it would sure help.

03-02-2008, 09:06 AM	#3
Oppy Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14	Re: 1980 Remington 742 30 06 Very good point Xracer. I will try to have pics, addl details posted in the next day. Thanks __________________ Oppy The trouble with trouble is that it always starts out as fun.

03-02-2008, 06:37 PM	#4
williamd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 772	Re: 1980 Remington 742 30 06 Gave $300 for this 742CDL .... It is very clean, rate it 85 - 90% and I consider $300 very fair. Blue Book of Gun Values is a decent source, or search some of the on-line gun auctions. Some local shops will help you ... all should! The 742 received some bad press as some (or, some users) had trouble with internal receiver metal. Gotta keep an autoloader especially clean and lubed appropriately. Mine has about 1000 rounds through it. My brother has one he has used for decades and guesses 4000 - 5000 rounds (my guess is 1500 - 2000). Both functioning great. Attached Images __________________ "Outlaw guns and only outlaws will have guns!" But, we are moving that direction. NRA Benefactor, Vet VN '64-'65 Never sell a gun or a car and you can retire right!! Last edited by williamd; 03-02-2008 at 06:42 PM..