Do a Google search for JC Higgins Model 29 and you will find a downloadable PDF file for the original owners manual. That is where I got mine and yes, it is the original owners manual.
The gun was made by High Standard for Sears Roebuck starting in about 1955 or so and you can find some parts for it at Gun-Parts.com.
Hi Standard model 499m
22 long rifle only
depending on condition 100 bucks
AnswerJ.C Higgins Model 29 was manufactured for Sears by Hi Standard:Not all J C Higgins were made by Hi Standard, but this model was.Marlin, Winchester, Browning and Savage also made guns for Sears.
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High Standard
The J.C. Higgins Model 29 .22 rifle was manufactured by the High Standard Manufacturing Company and sold under the J.C. Higgins brand, which was associated with the Sears, Roebuck and Co. retail chain during the mid-20th century. Produced primarily in the 1950s, this rifle is known for its simple design, reliability, and affordability, making it popular among novice shooters and small game hunters. Today, the value of a J.C. Higgins Model 29 typically ranges from $100 to $300, depending on its condition and any modifications, with well-preserved examples fetching higher prices among collectors. Its historical significance lies in its representation of post-war American consumer culture and the accessibility of firearms for recreational use.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_value_of_a_JC_Higgins_model_29_22_cal_rifle_serial_583_79_semi_automatic_in_good_condition I would also like to know the approximate year model
I found parts for my model 29 at Numrich Gun Parts in New York. Their web site is e-gunparts.com
The Savage rifle model 29 was produced from 1929 to 1967. Model 29s in excellent condition sell for as much as $450.
Late 1950's. Value in the $100-$150 range in excellent ocndition. sales@countrygunsmith.net