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martin mcknight
While visiting my mother, she gave me another one of my late fathers weapons. It is a: J C Higgins, 22 cal, Rev. Seems to be in pretty good condition.

Anybody know about this weapon? Worth? Rarity? When it was made?

Thanks for the help.

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  • martin mcknight
    Well, thats what I kinda thought. In fact why can they not write it off as a non weapon, when the Bolt is gone. Or why cant they bend it over something and ruin it.
    On the other hand , I do not wish any bad vibes over this, Just wondered if the guy is telling me the straight dopr. Said Feds wont stand for a shop to consign a gun to scrap? Doesnt sound just right to me. Whew , sometimes Im kinda dumb
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  • FrancF
    Not to sound bad, but the worth is in the shooting condition. It was sold by Sears & Roebuck from 1946-1962 and there are a lot of varents.






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  • David Nunn
    See the below letter.

    There are certain model number listed, but Sears has been paying the bounty on just about any bolt from any 12 gauge bolt action shotgun with their brand on it.

    I even got paid for a bolt from a much newer Sears shotgun, and the bolt handle was BROKEN OFF.

    HIGH STANDARD/J.C. HIGGINS, MODEL 10, 12 GAUGE BOLT ACTION SHOTGUN
    AND SEARS MODEL NUMBERS: 583.13, 583.14, 583.15, 583.16, 583.17, 583.18, 583.19, 583.20, 583.21 AND 583.22
    The model of shotgun may be subject to a BOLT FAILURE. When this occurs the bolt will dislodge from the action, striking the shooter causing serious injury. These shotguns were manufactured for and sold by Sears, Roebuck & Co. during the 1950's.
    Call (800) 817-9165 for identification verification. Instructions for the return of the bolt and refund of $160.00 will be provided.
    Source:
    American Rifleman, April 1998; page 24

    HIGH STANDARD/J.C. HIGGINS, MODEL 10, 12 GAUGE BOLT ACTION SHOTGUN
    AND SEARS MODEL NUMBERS: 583.13, 583.14, 583.15, 583.16, 583.17, 583.18, 583.19, 583.20, 583.21 AND 583.22
    The model of shotgun may be subject to a BOLT FAILURE. When this occurs the bolt will dislodge from the action, striking the shooter causing serious injury. These shotguns were manufactured for and sold by Sears, Roebuck & Co. during the 1950's.
    Call (800) 817-9165 for identification verification. Instructions for the return of the bolt and refund of $160.00 will be provided.
    Source:
    American Rifleman, April 1998; page 24





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  • sculpinslayer
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    My Uncle recently had a shotgun stolen from him that had a great deal of sentimental value. It was his first gun.

    1954 JC Higgins - 12 ga., Bolt action

    I would very much like to surprise him and replace the shotgun for him. It won't be his, of course, but at least he can hang it where the old one left an empty space.

    If anyone knows where I can purchase one, please let me know.

    Thank You
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  • Marc1301
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=64894840

    Here is one on Gunbroker, only it is 20 gauge.
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  • woodshermit
    I called the number and they have changed this program effective in Dec, 2006. All they will give you now in exchange for the bolt is a $50 Sears gift card.

    Sculpinslayer, I realize it is short notice, but, if you will post again so that I know you are still around, I will post an email address for you to contact me as I will be at a sale later today that is offering a JC Higgins 12 gauge bolt action shotgun Mod 583-1101, which is not subject to the recall.
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  • deputydog214
    In your search engine run " J C Higgins Shotgun Recall" and you will find all kinds of info. My understanding is there is not a problem with the bolt itself but the screw that stops the bolt from coming out. Through repeated firing the screw either backs and falls out or backs off enough it sheers off during chambering another round. Some of the suggestions I read were to "Locktite" the screw and check to see if the threads were stripped. I have one of the recalled shotguns-- checked the screw, shoots fine.

    Besides why do you muscle the bolt back so hard you bust yourself in face with it?
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