Might I suggest contacting 'High Standard'? Do a search for high standard firearms and get in touch with them.
Your 12 g pump shotgun was made for Sears by the High Standard Company- it was their Flite King model shotgun.
The J.C. Higgins Model 5839 20 gauge shotgun was manufactured by the High Standard Manufacturing Company. It was sold under the J.C. Higgins brand, which was used by Sears, Roebuck and Co. for their sporting goods. The Model 5839 is a pump-action shotgun that was popular in the mid-20th century.
The J.C. Higgins Model 66 shotgun was produced by the High Standard Manufacturing Company. It was sold under the J.C. Higgins brand, which was a private label used by the Sears, Roebuck and Co. department store. The Model 66 was a popular pump-action shotgun, particularly in the mid-20th century.
The JC Higgins shotgun model 583.59 was produced in the early 1960s, specifically between 1960 and 1962. JC Higgins was a brand sold by Sears, and this model was manufactured by High Standard for Sears. These shotguns were part of a range of firearms offered during that period.
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.
The JC Higgins 583.16 is a bolt-action 12ga shotgun made for Sears by High Standard in 1948/1949.
Early 1950's
The J.C. Higgins Model 583.2006 pump shotgun was sold by Sears, Roebuck & Co. in 1963. This model was part of the J.C. Higgins brand, which included various sporting goods and firearms sold through Sears during that era. The shotgun was manufactured by High Standard and was marketed as an affordable option for consumers.
The Model 20 wasnt introduced until 1952 Standard model $64.95 Deluxe model $75.00
Your J C Higgins model 20 shotgun was made for Sears roebuck and Co.by the High Standard firearms company.The High standard model 200 and your firearm are one and the same firearm.The High Standard model 200 was a part of a Promotional package beginning in 1971.It could be bought as a package with a zippered gun case,A plastic trigger lock,and G-96 gun lubricant.A model 200 high standard shotgun having between 60%-90% of its original finish remaining,will bring between 90-125 dollars.
Which model are you asking about?
JC Higgins Model 20 Shotgun does not have a serial number. Guns were not required to have a serial number before 1938