I believe your rifle is a Marlin Model 80 made for Sears.
Proofhouse.com has a store brand chart. When you find out who made it a value can be estimated.
In the 50s and 60s. You're welcome.
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Your J C Higgins model 44 was made for sears by the marlin firearms company.The marlin model number is model 57M.The marlin model 57,and 57M were made during the years 1959-1965.
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That has varied over the time that television sets have been made, from manufacturer to manufacturer, and model to model within a manufacturer's product line.
Your rifle is a Marlin Model 80. They were made from 1934 up thru 1969. No serial number indicates made before 1968. Early rifles had open sights, later had a rear peep sight.
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Jowett
The JC Higgins Model 80 was actually made by High Standard for Sears, and is the same as the M101 Duramatic pistol. Made from 1957 through 1961/62. These can be bought on the use marked for $200-$250.
The make of a vehicle is the manufacturer and the model is the specific version of car made by that manufacturer. Example, a Ford Fusion -- the make is Ford the model is Fusion