JC Higgins 583.991 Ranger 22 Revolver

Gunswapper

December 16, 2021 22:22

I have a JC Higgins 9 shot 22 LR revolver. It is marked on the barrel JC Higgins - RANGER over 583.991. It is in excellent working condition. The barrel, ejector housing, and cylinder/crane are blue. The frame, hammer and trigger guard/backstrap appear to have been polished out to a silver color (This might be the original finish). I need to know who manufactured this for Sears and what model it crosses over to. Also I need an approximate value. Any info ill be appreciated!

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  BobJudy

  December 16, 2021 22:32

  High Standard.

  Double-Nine
  There isn’t an extended history to High Standard’s revolver line, like there is to their line of semi-automatic target pistols.  They didn’t design their first revolver, the Sentinel, until 1955, probably at the behest of Sears, which was a large shareholder in the company.  The Double-Nine, a double-action nine shot Western style revolver, first appeared in 1958.  It had an aluminum frame, a rebounding hammer, and a 5½ inch barrel.  They were available in both blue and nickel finish, though I have seen far fewer in nickel than in blue.  Early grips were white or black plastic, and later fake stag was available.  A few rare guns have checkered black plastic grips.  Sears sold the gun as the J.C.

  We do have an eminent High Standard expert that frequents this forum. Perhaps he will chime in on this. Bob

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  Ricci.Wright

  December 16, 2021 22:56

  High Standard Double Nine - Revolvers at GunBroker.com : 912696716

  Here is one that I sold recently. It was kind of rough, but it still did well. Good luck.

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  John J Stimson

  December 17, 2021 00:29

  The Sears Western style revolvers made with the 5.50" barrel by High Standard had a number of variations -

  583.990 583.991 583.991R 583.992

  High Standard Western style revolvers with the 5.50" barrel and the Double Nine brand name also had a number of variations -

  W-100 W-101 W-102 W-103 W-104 W-105 W-106 ( steel frame)

  In this case the 583.991 and the W-101 are the best match but have some different parts. Sears had a cylinder fluting designed by Harry Sefried for a look distinctive to Sears revolvers made by High Standard.

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  kannoneer

  January 06, 2022 01:10

  Thank you, Mr. Stimson. Your time and knowledge is appreciated.

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