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Remington Model 740

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Remington Model 740
Quick Overview
Overview

The Remington Model 740 is a semi-automatic rifle manufactured by Remington Arms from 1955 to 1960. It was marketed as the Woodmaster and was designed as a hunting rifle for medium and large game. The Model 740 operates on a gas-operated action with a rotating bolt. It features a detachable box magazine and a walnut stock with checkering. The rifle was chambered in popular hunting calibers of its era.

Dimensions
Overall Length
1054 mm
Barrel Length
559 mm (22 inch)
Weight
3.4 kg
Mechanical
Action Type
Gas-operated, semi-automatic
Trigger Type
Single-stage
Sights Type
Bead front, open adjustable rear
Magazine Capacity
4 rounds
Additional Information
action
Gas-operated, semi-automatic
trigger
Single-stage
rate Of Fire
Semi-automatic

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