The .54 designates that as 1948. Found that on some other shotgun forums. I have one too. It was made by Hi Standard, for Sears.
1952
what year was jc Higgins sears and roebuck model 20 12 gauge 583.60 made
Early 1950's
The JC Higgins Model 20 was a slide-action shotgun, not a pistol. Is that the gun you have? sales@countrygunsmith.net
what is a. jc Higgins pump shot gun. model 20-12 gauge worth??
JC Higgins Model 20 Shotgun does not have a serial number. Guns were not required to have a serial number before 1938
what is a J C Higgins Model 583.9 20 gauge worth
JC Higgins Model 20 shotguns sell from $100-$175. sales@countrygunsmith.net
$150.
I was at a gun show in TX (Jul 2010) and was offered $125 for my JC Higgins Model 20-12; however, that was a dealer.
The J C Higgins Model 20 holds 6 rounds with out a magazine plug
The JC Higgins Model 20 was a slide-action shotgun made for Sears by High Standard. Value, depending on condition, can range from $100-$225.