In need of some help with pricing

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I have an older Remington 742 woods master in really good shape, I bought it in 1983 and believe it's a 1979 or 1980 model year. I am thinking about selling but don't really know what would be a fair price. I'd appreciate some help.
 
I have an older 740 model which is now relegated to my gun safe (only keep it because it was Dad's gun).

The 742 was supposed to correct the issue the 740 developed, the bolt carrier assembly gets bent out of shape and they start jamming, distorting the bullet tip on loading etc, but they still didn't get it correct - which is why the 7400 came next and now the 750.

Without glass mounted maybe somewhere in the 400 buck range if it's a desirable caliber and it really is in "really good shape".

There was a program Remington had back when where they would buy them back (at a somewhat reduced price) because of all the bad press.

Just google Rem 742 Jam-O-Matic and you can read all about it.
 
Get whatever you can for it. I gave one away because of the rail guide issue and associated receiver chattering due to the now loose bolt. Lots of people still hunt with the 742 with no issues thanks to the over-all low round count. These days you may get 4 bills out of it, dependant on condition and buyer desire.
 
I too think 350-400. A little less for 308 and a little more for 280. Carbines sell a little faster but do not seem to bring more money. They are a good buy if they function well and most get fed factory ammo.
 
Sight unseen and if it is as nice as you say 375.00 to 475.00
This firearm maybe be desireable in some areas over other areas in Canada.
Then the caliber comes into play as well.
Some like them, some despise them with a passion.
Me, I'll shoot it if I get an itch to buy one.
Your results may vary,
Rob
 
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