Boyds stock repair
A Marlin model 81 DL is the same rifle. You can put the same stock on your J.C. Higgins. Now to find a stock for a model 81. Try gunbroker.com or perhaps Numrich gun parts.
It was built with a commercial 98 Mauser action.
1950
Try e-gunparts.com
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/JC-HIGGINS-583-10-12-GA-STOCK-WALNUT-SEMI-INLET-p/300-238.htm
Try e-gunparts.com
stock 350 heads are 72 or 74 cc
Gun Parts Corp has correct Higgins buttplates, but they would have to be fitted to the stock.
The House
stock
Boyds gunstocks has new ones available for 59.00
Why would you want a plastic stock. I have this gun with a plastic stock and am considering replacing it with a wooden one. If I do, I will certainly be willing to sell the plastic one.