These were made 1955 through 1962 in several versions. See the link below. http://www.histandard.info/models/pistols/Dura.html A serial number can allow research for an exact ship date.
Sears' JC Higgins Model 25 is the High Standard model A1041 .22 auto
They refer to this handgun as the browning model BDA (browning double action auto) pistol.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J_C_Higgins Hope This Helps Answer your Question.
Yes- but not very common. There is an automatic pistol caliber known as the .38 Super, which does not interchange with the .38 Special revolver cartridge. There have been a small number of target pistols built to shoot .38 Special Wadcutter target ammo. And there is at least one auto pistol made in caliber .357 Magnum (revolver cartridge). However, revolver ammo is rimmed, and auto pistol ammo is rimless- there are usually feeding problems when an auto pistol is made for revolver ammo.
I got mine in 1950 and it was used.
50-100 or so
A small pistol chambered in 32 ACP
Smith and Wesson 6909 Stainless steel semi-auto pistol stopped produvtion in 2001
You probably have a Mk. I pistol, manufactured circa 1958. If this is the case, it would be a semi-auto pistol, chambered in .22 Long Rifle.
50-100 USD
J.C. Higgins company
If it is a semi-auto and made after 1957 it will be on the frame. I.E., Model 39 or Model 645-2. If by pistol you mean a revolver, you will have to open the cylinder and look in the recess where the crane/yoke rests.