See related links for information on barrel code dates.
Impossible to answer without the sn.
You can look on remington's website, but judging by the serial number it should have been made in 1980.
see related links for chart and barrel code info.
The Remington Woodsmaster 742 was produced from 1960 to 1980. To determine its age, you'll need to refer to Remington's serial number dating charts, which indicate that serial number 116291 likely dates to the mid-1970s. This would make the rifle approximately 45 to 50 years old, depending on the specific year it was manufactured.
You can tell the age from the date stamp on the barrel. Check the manufactured date page on the Remington Society of America to look up the details.
Age.
They are date code stamped on the barrel on left side in front of receiver. A barrel location diagram and the date code table (month/year) is available on the Remington Society of America.
You cannot tell by the s/n. You need the barrel code, located on barrel, left side, at the frame. Find that number, post it and I'll see if I can help.
Can't be answered without a serial number.
Impossible to answer without the serial number.
Serial number and features
1914