your rifle was made by Marlin fire arms co . It is basicly the same gun as a Marlin model 80 your rifle was made in the late 50s early 60s 1958 to around 1962 its about 45 years old
1960's.
When was the J.C. Higgins Model 101.0 12Gauge Shotgun Made
1955
Late 1950's. Value in the $100-$150 range in excellent ocndition. sales@countrygunsmith.net
1952-54. Value up to $125. http://www.histandard.info/PDF/Sears%20Rifles.pdf
1958 to 1962 for jc Higgins
J.C. Higgins Model 20
50 years
I received a J C Higgins Ranger model 853.990 as a gift in 1960. I don't know if they were around before that or not.
every gun maker had a model 85. who made it what caliber every gun maker had a model 85. who made it what caliber
1960
The Winchester Model 12 was never sold under the JC Higgins name.