Model 66 583-605
The JC Higgins Model 45 was made by Marlin and is basically the same gun as the Model 336. Manuals are availabe from Marlin Firearms. The JC Higgins Model 66 was made by High Standard and is out of production. I have a manual scanned, and can email it to you. sales@countrygunsmith.net
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The J.C. Higgins Model 66, also known as the Sears Model 583.603, was produced primarily in the late 1950s to early 1960s. The value of this shotgun can vary widely based on its condition, rarity, and market demand, typically ranging from $150 to $400. For a more accurate appraisal, it's advisable to consult a firearms expert or a current market guide.
1908-1961
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i also have one of these sitting in front of me. they are worth around 150-200 dollars. mine is from the circa-1947 era. The Model 60 first appeared in the Sears Catalogs in the Fall/Winter 1955 catalog and the Modle 66 which superceded the model 60 first appeared in the Fall /Winter 1958 catalog. The Model 66 should have an assembly date code on the barrel.
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.
No. The Model 66 does not have user-interchangeable barrels. Your existing gun could be modified by shortening the barrel, adapting for choke tubes and installing rifle sights. sales@countrygunsmith.net
probably introduced around 1957
It's 66 years old (1942)
High Standard between 1955 and 1958, after that year they began selling the newer model 66.
The model 11 is a bolt action clip, the model 12 is a bolt action magazine tube, and the model 66 is a autoloader (also a magazine tube). The 11 and 12 were made from 62-65 the 66 was made from 59-89.