Cross reference it to a manufacturer's model (proofhouse.com has a good list) then look up that model in the Blue Book or Standard Catalog of Firearms.
1958 to 1961
The J.C. Higgins Model 36 was manufactured from 1946 to 1962. It was a popular line of firearms produced by the J.C. Higgins brand, which was associated with Sears, Roebuck and Co. during that time. The Model 36 is particularly known for its quality and reliability among vintage shotguns.
J.C. Higgins model 153.17 shotguns were manufactured in the 1950's, making them approximately 60 years old. The price can range from $50 to $300 depending on the item condition.
Introduced about 1956 and continued for a few years until the model 11 was introduced. Value depends on condition which you did not specify. Tens of thousands model 10's were manufactured.
when was this model made and what is the value of one
50 years
A JC Higgins .22 caliber rifle, model 103.229 is about 55 years old as of 2014.
The J.C. Higgins Model 10124 single-shot rifle was produced by the J.C. Higgins brand, which was a private label used by the Sears, Roebuck and Company for firearms sold from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. Specifically, the Model 10124 was manufactured during the 1950s. Therefore, the rifle would be approximately 60 to 70 years old, depending on the exact year of production.
41-70
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I received a model 41 for Christmas in 1959. I believe my Dad payed $12 for it from our local Sears store. I still have it today. Still shoots accurately. This Christmas (2009) it will be 50 years old!
The j.c. higgins model 103.228 was made in the early 1950s. Most likely in 1950 as the 103.229 model was made in 1951.