Do a Google search for JC Higgins Model 29 and you will find a downloadable PDF file for the original owners manual. That is where I got mine and yes, it is the original owners manual.
The gun was made by High Standard for Sears Roebuck starting in about 1955 or so and you can find some parts for it at Gun-Parts.com.
Hi Standard model 499m
22 long rifle only
depending on condition 100 bucks
AnswerJ.C Higgins Model 29 was manufactured for Sears by Hi Standard:Not all J C Higgins were made by Hi Standard, but this model was.Marlin, Winchester, Browning and Savage also made guns for Sears.
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The Savage rifle model 29 was produced from 1929 to 1967. Model 29s in excellent condition sell for as much as $450.
I found parts for my model 29 at Numrich Gun Parts in New York. Their web site is e-gunparts.com
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_value_of_a_JC_Higgins_model_29_22_cal_rifle_serial_583_79_semi_automatic_in_good_condition I would also like to know the approximate year model
Late 1950's. Value in the $100-$150 range in excellent ocndition. sales@countrygunsmith.net
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