Is the jc Higgins 12 gauge model shotgun 58316 safe to use?

Answer 1

yes There is a bogus recall by sears on them But it really is some kind of gun grab .they give you 50 dollar gift certificate for the bolt only wich ruins your shotgun.the bolts weich are now hot selling items fetch 75 bucks the guns in good shape are worth 100 bucks no matter what your old shotgun is worth more than 50 bucks of Sears funny money. They recall has circulated all kinds of rummors and wives tales.about safety of these old classics. The model in quetion was made from 1945 to 1956. They are not exactly modern and their based on an even older gun The H&R 120.They are your Grand Fathers gun.They are however one of the best bolt action shotguns ever made.The problem is with the bolt stop screw. This is the screw that you remove to take out the bolt .If this screw is not present the bolt will fall out of the gun when you open the bolt. Parts are availabe from Numrich arms west Hurley NY.If you need them.If the gun is complete and in good condition its as good if not better than any thing out therI Have heard these things refered to as utility grade guns maybe today but in there day that was 50 years ago they were one of the best shotguns on the market It was the best selling guns on the market .