How do you disassemble a J C Higgins Model 20 12 gauge?

Answer 1

Make sure it is unloaded. Then double-check it. Then make sure it is unloaded, again.

Cycle the action to cock the hammer. Drift out the crosspin at the lower rear of the receiver. Remove the trigger guard assembly downward and rearward. Do not force it. Slide the action rearward until the bolt slide can be removed from the receiver. This releases the forend and tube assembly to remove forward once you take the barrel band off. You can also remove the magazine cap, spring and follower at this time. The bolt also removes from the bottom. The barrel is screwed into the receiver and generally not casually removed.