You first have to determine who made the rifle since JC Higgins was a brand name used by Sears. Sears purchased rifles from several different manufacturers (Winchester, High Standard, and Marlin to name a few) and had their name (Sears or JC Higgins) applied.
When you have determined who actually made the gun, a JC Higgins marked model is worth about 10-20% less than the manufacturer's model.
How old is my Topper 88 HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON GUN serial number
JC Higgins Model 20 Shotgun does not have a serial number. Guns were not required to have a serial number before 1938
I'm looking for the date of a J.C. Higgins bicycle with the serial number 705495
Serial numbers on rifles and shotguns were not required until 1968. Most JC Higgins guns made prior to that never HAD a serial number- and yes, it is legal.
1980
On the lattigo keeper
There is no serial number on your shotgun. Serial numbers were not required befroe 1968.
when was the j. c. Higgins model 41 serial number 103,19780 manufactured
There isnt a serial number,usually just the model number you see.
Typically a used topper will run between $50 and $150 depending on condition.
The 583.880 is not the serial #, that is the Sears part number. The serial number will be on the other side of the frame.
$100