J C Higgins Firearms

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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

made by savage/stevens model 311 in good or better condition abought 250 bucks

The model 51 was manufactrued by High Standard using a Mauser action manufactrued by FN as was the Model 50. It was offered in .270 and .30-06 and had chromed bores. It was superceded by the model 51-L which was a sumilar rifle that used a HVA action and was offered in .243, .207, .30-06 and .308.

The link below shows when it was cataloged by Sears.

http://www.histandard.info/PDF/Sears%20CF%20Rifles.pdf

your shotgun was the first J C Higgins model offered in 1946 It was manufactured by Harrington & Richardson based on their Pre war model 120 bolt action repeating shotgun . The 583 1wasmade in Nov 1945 For Sears /High Standard. The early Pre model 10 JC Higgins are scarce in good and shootable condition. However the bolt action shotgun is an old fashion thing and there is very limited collector intrest in old Sears Guns but they are out there. I am one of the very few. and these really are real Sears guns as you will not find these guns with any other name on it It was Sears only product Sears actually owned the design . I have paid 150.00dollars for one in near new cond. These are intresting and unique guns and very good and effective shotguns. great guns from your Grandfathers day

Less than $100. This is not a good answer what so ever. There are many factors to look at to find the value. even if this shotgun is in terrible condition you can get atleast $150 for it. but if in good to very good condition it can be worth up to $500 dollars. Even more

The pricing guide I am loking at gives a value of a 98% gun, that's one in very good condition, as $1350 . That's a retail price, at a gun shop. I suspect, though, if you were to sale it on one of the aucton sites you could do better.

Go to MidWest Gun Works web site to find an authorized repair center.

e-gunparts.com is probably your best bet. They are sold out of them right now but they constantly get new supplies of items. Cost is $8.30. e-gunparts.com is probably your best bet. They are sold out of them right now but they constantly get new supplies of items. Cost is $8.30.

Somewhere between 1942 - 1962. That's all i know so far, but there is a good chance it is actually built by Stevens, model 311a

Look for more information on the Ranger shotgun. I have a Ranger 16 ga Pump whch was my dad's gun. The model number is 102.25 and is found on the left side just above the trigger guard. Look to see if your weapon has a similar marking. This may help in finding info. I believe the gun I have dates from the early 1930's. -- Stevens -- These were Stevens 520 shotguns built for Sears before World War 2. sales@countrygunsmith.net

Made by Stevens, 1940's.

I recently inherited one of these. The model number is 282.527740. The barrel also has Made In Brasil Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos inscribed. The factory was in Sao Paulo. Remington purchased 49.99 % of the company in 1936, according to Remington's Comapany History web site. I would love to know how old this firearm is as well as the value. The one I have also was equipped with a clip.

I cannot answer your question outright, but I can help some. According to Gunpartscorp.com the original manufacturer is FIE and the original model number was the 122. This cross reference may help you on you way. I to have one of these old beauties, a great shooter I might add. I have a question for you. Is the model number 282.527740 or 282.5227740 ? I'll keep an eye out for your post. As you can see I too am looking for information on mine.

It was made by High Standard.

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Evidently High Standard made this exact rifle only for Sears. I never saw the Model 31, or anything much like it under any other brand name or in the High Standard line up. It really was great. It had a massive magazine (probably illegal now) and would fire at almost a machine gun rate with never a hangup if you used longs.

does anybody know the estimated value of this rifle. I have been told that this particular rifle was a presentation piece and only very few where ever manufactured. My father received this rifle as a gift from the hunting editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper (brand new and in the box)in the 1950s or very early 1960s. the forearm stock extends to the back of the receiver of the weapon. I have been to numerous weapons dealers, gunsmiths and firearms catalogs; and although i have found the the weapon, the references never picture the forearm stock extendinding back to and over the receiver. It was also suggested to me that it may be possible that the newspaper may have had these custom made for presentation to dignitaries.

could someone please help me? i would greatly appreciate your efforts.

thank you,

dsenskey@yahoo.com

There were a lot of the Model 31 made in four versions and a few that were engraved. None were made specifically as persentation pieces .

http://www.histandard.info/PDF/Sears%20Rifles.pdf

I just purchased the exact slide action rifle for $100.00. It is in good mechanical condition with a good barrel bore. However, the blueing is very warn. I love the looks of a well used but trustworthy and fairly accurate condition rifle.

It is worth every dime if you like it. Don't sell it. They don't make these any more.

Is that "Fair" condition according to NRA standard grading? For an antique, this means it may not work: has been repaired, altered, or refinished: or has less than 30% of the original finish. If so, the Blue Book says $200 for "below average" and I suspect that is about right for that condition. It also says $800 for one in 95% condition, but I don't believe you could find a high-condition example for twice that. Oops! Your gun is not an antique as that serial number falls somewhere in the area between 1913 and 1923 during which the annual cutoffs were not recorded. I still think it's worth more than the Blue Book suggests. NRA Fair condition would now require the gun to function safely, but it could still be in pretty sorry shape.

Both made by Marlin. The lever action .35 about $200, the .22 Mag about $125.

I am also looking for parts for a J.C.Higgins 22 cal Model 43. I need the complete bolt assembly!

This is a strange shotgun to price. Sears issued a recall on it several years ago and offered $160 if you sent them the bolt.

Could have been made any time from the early 1900's up to about 1960. The guns were made by Crescent, Harrington & Richardson, and Iver Johnson for sale by Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Value today is $35-$75, maybe $100+ if absolutely like new.

A no-frills Marlin 336 made for Sears. Value around $150.

I can't locate this number in the cross-reference, but the JC Higgins name was used from 1908 to 1960. A store-brand bolt action shotgun will bring $75 to $125, depending on condition. your gun was made by H&R for sears High standard in 1946

Apparently not to much ! $100.00 at best - I just acquired one, thought I got lucky because of age - but was suprised when I researched it ! PJ

your gun was made by High Standard in 1952 these are very good guns

My dad bought this shotgun for me when I was 16 years old which would have been in 1961-62 era.