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Does every shotgun that doesnt have a rear sight have a modified choke i have a very old jc Higgins pump action.i shot a slug through it. is it a bird gun?
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∙ 9y ago
MOST shotguns do not have a rear sight, no matter what choke. Slugs can be fired thru most shotguns (except the rare Extra Full, or adjustable chokes) Shotguns can be bird guns, or big game guns w/ buckshot or slugs.
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Who made the JC Higgins 101.25 shotgun?
Savage-Stevens, early-mid 40's through 50s
Can you shoot a standard rifled slug through a rossi 20 gauge junior shotgun with a modified choke?
no
Can you shoot a slug through a Rossi shotgun with a fixed modified choke?
As long as the owner's manual doesn't prohibit it.
What is the age of a 16 gauge JC Higgins Model 101.1 single barrel shotgun?
Post WW2 through the 1970's.
What is the value of jc Higgins 12 gauge paper shotgun shell?
The value will vary depending upon the specific shell. Go to gunbroker.com or gunsamerica.com and look through their classifieds. You'll find old paper shotgun shells for sale by the box, and by the shell. Good luck.
Can you shoot a fully rifled slug through a modified barrel?
no slugs should on be shot thru a improved cylinder shotgun. if you shoot thru any other choke it can cause the barrel to split
When was the JC Higgins Model 583.16 made?
your gun is a model 10, 12 gauge bolt action repeating shotgun made by Sears/High Standard in 1948 Probably during the period of 1948 through 1952.
What is the value of a 1957 JC Higgins 12 gauge bolt action shotgun?
I don't really know the value of the J C Higgins 12 gauge shotgun as a colectable but I do know that Sears is offering $50 gift certificates for the return of the bolt to their offices. Apparently there was a voluntary recall of the bolt receiver and Sears will pay for the bolt to make the gun inoperable. CONTACT: Peggy Palter of Sears, 847-286-8309 Not all JC Higgins shotguns are affected by the recall. And the compensation is $160. * The shotguns were sold in Sears stores and through its catalog as the J.C. Higgins Bolt Action 12-Gauge Model 10 Shotgun during the 1950s. It was carried under a number of product numbers: 583.13, 583.14, 583.15, 583.16, 583.17, 583.18, 583.19, 583.20, 583.21 and 583.22. The product model number is engraved on the barrel of the shotgun. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the shotgun. Call 800-817-9165 for identification verification and instructions on return procedures. If your shotgun is not one of these, it's value is about $75 to $125, depending on condition.
How much is a jc Higgins bolt action 12 gauge worth?
Models 583-13 through 583.22 are under a safety recall- unsafe to shoot. Sears will give you a $50 gift card for sending them the bolt of the shotgun.
Model 50 glenfield 20gauge what would the barrel be slug or buckshot?
Either. In general, slugs can be fired through any standard shotgun barrel. An exception is for Extra Full Chokes, which are not standard. Best accuracy with slugs in probably modified choke.
Can you shoot modern ammunition through a American gun co 12 GA shotgun with side hammers?
If your shotgun has Damascus barrels,then by all means do not fire modern smokeless ammo through your shotgun.I would have your shotgun looked at by a qualified gunsmith before attempting to fire any ammo through a shotgun of this age.
What are the serial numbers of the JC Higgins shotguns with bad bolts?
There is no serial number list. They can be identified by the Sears product number stamped on the barrel. The numbers on the defective guns are: 583.13, 583.14, 583.15, 583.16, 583.17, 583.18, 583.19, 583.20, 583.21 and 583.22. The shotguns were sold in Sears stores and through its catalog as the "J.C. Higgins Bolt Action 12-Gauge Model 10 Shotgun" during the 1950s.
