They were made in the 1950s. In 2005, Sears instituted a safety recall on their bolt action shotguns in that model. This is a non-repairable problem. Sears was reported to be offering a $50 gift card in exchange for the bolt from these shotguns (missing bolt makes them nonshootable)
40-60's
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My dad bought this shotgun for me when I was 16 years old which would have been in 1961-62 era.
I have one and I'm pretty sure it's a 1953
58yrs old worth as much as someone will pay you for it
Check Numrich Arms Corp. at http://www.e-gunparts.com/ That's where I get them.Answerhoe long in inches is the JC Higgins 16 ga suppose to be
J.C. Higgins is an old brand name used by Sears.
Your shotgun was made by High Standard for sears from 1947 to 1962 its an old gun .Old vintage shotguns should be used and appreciated for what they are and not what they are not .and what you would like to do would not be suitable for the old girl get a newer gun for that.and simply use and enjoy you old shotgun in its day their was absolutely nothing on the market better and they are still a very good shotgun
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how old is a national firearms 12 gauge shotgun serial number A23163
87 years old.If you have a 12 gauge shotgun then it was made in 1906,if your shotgun is a 16 gauge,then it was made in the year 1919.
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.