Sears never made any guns. Several manufacturers including Marlin, Savage, Remington, Hi Standard, and Mossburg manufactured shotguns with the Sears name on them. Whatever company was cheapest at the time got the contract.
Depending on condition, $65-$75. The 12 gauge version was safety recalled, and Sears was buying back the bolts to make the guns inoperative (design flaw, no fix possible) Sears was offering a $50 gift card for the bolts.
Sears didn't make guns - they sold guns marked "Sears" which were made for them by many different manufacturers. Most bolt action shotguns were made by Mossburg.
Numrich Arms, Internet or Make Them.
I didn't know they made a 12ga. bolt action. Thanks for that bit of info. I have a 410 bolt action from Sears. I bought it (new) in the '48 to '50 time frame. I've still got it but the trigger shear is worn to the point that it will fire when bumped. I had the trigger built back up years ago, but of course it wore down again. I'll probably get it repaired again because I can't make myself get rid of it. It was my first shotgun.... I guess I'm just an old softy. AC UTAH
Sears did not make firearms, they contracted out to other companies to mark them with the Sears name.
I don't really know the value of the J C Higgins 12 gauge shotgun as a colectable but I do know that Sears is offering $50 gift certificates for the return of the bolt to their offices. Apparently there was a voluntary recall of the bolt receiver and Sears will pay for the bolt to make the gun inoperable. CONTACT: Peggy Palter of Sears, 847-286-8309 Not all JC Higgins shotguns are affected by the recall. And the compensation is $160. * The shotguns were sold in Sears stores and through its catalog as the J.C. Higgins Bolt Action 12-Gauge Model 10 Shotgun during the 1950s. It was carried under a number of product numbers: 583.13, 583.14, 583.15, 583.16, 583.17, 583.18, 583.19, 583.20, 583.21 and 583.22. The product model number is engraved on the barrel of the shotgun. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the shotgun. Call 800-817-9165 for identification verification and instructions on return procedures. If your shotgun is not one of these, it's value is about $75 to $125, depending on condition.
Apparently, there is a risk that when the weapon is fired, the bolt could become a projectile itself travelling rearward. This would cause serious injury or worse to the shooter. Sears began the recall several years ago and was paying a $160.00 finders fee. Sears now offers a $50.00 gift card for the bolt. * Many people say that the guns shoot fine and are safe - so long as you check and make sure the bolt retaining screw on the left side of the receiver is in good shape and is tight. Be safe.Made by High Standard for Sears in the 1950's.
That will be dependent on the exact make, model, and condition of it. We'd need this information in order to be able to answer this question.
There were several different MAKES of bolt action shotguns, and the magazines do not interchange. If you repost your question with the make and model, we can give you a much better answer. IF the shotgun is a Mossberg (one of the more common bolt actions) you can check the website for Havlin Sales.
Make sure the gun is unloaded. Raise the bolt, then squeeze the trigger while pulling the bolt to the rear. I've never seen a bolt action where this didn't work.Answerlook on the left Sid of the barell and there should be a screw loosen it up and the bolt will slide out.
your shotgun was made in1952 It is one the greatest bolt action shotguns ever made .Sears owned High Standard Manufacturing back then. Sears bought the company to make this and several other fire arms exclusively for them . Sears owned the pattens .In the case of your gun It is based on an H&R patten bought by Sears .Your shotgun in depending on condition is worth between 100 and 200 bucks depending on who whats it.
Well, I don't- too busy answering questions here- but several companies have made bolt action shotguns- I have 3 of them. Two are Mossbergs, and one is an H&R. They are not fancy, but very serviceable hunting weapons.