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a J.C. Higgins-Model 583.16, Sears Roebuck and Co. 12 guage bolt action shotgun? The opposite side of the barrel says Prooftested-12GA-Full 2 3/4 Chamber. There is no ser # that I can find. I bought it b/c I thought it was a neat looking old gun. Does anyone know anything about these? Thanks.

Eric
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  • kris
    yes..there is a currrent recall for the bolts out of most of these guns....no repair...send the bolt to sears and they send you $160.00 check..the reason they say is due to the bolt screw being defective and that the bolt may slip back into your face upon firing the gun...if you decide to send it in..you will have a dead horse left over....i forgot tx number for sears to order your return kit...mabey somebody else can help you with that....sears sold alot of the J C Higgins guns...loved mine..12 ga. bolt action..my first gun ever

    it is good that we meet in the struggle of life or death.. .....it shall be life!
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  • geeguy
    Kris:
    Thanks for the information, even if I wasn't the one that asked. I have one of these (haven't used for 20+ years)and I guess I better check it out. Always good to hear this type information.
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  • rockford
    quote:Originally posted by kris
    yes..there is a currrent recall for the bolts out of most of these guns....no repair...send the bolt to sears and they send you $160.00 check..the reason they say is due to the bolt screw being defective and that the bolt may slip back into your face upon firing the gun...if you decide to send it in..you will have a dead horse left over....i forgot tx number for sears to order your return kit...mabey somebody else can help you with that....sears sold alot of the J C Higgins guns...loved mine..12 ga. bolt action..my first gun ever

    it is good that we meet in the struggle of life or death.. .....it shall be life!


    The recall number I have is 1-800-817-9165, that should connect you with someone about the recall.

    Fred
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  • Horse Plains Drifter
    I have a 16ga. one of those. I'll look into the recall.

    81st FA BN WWII...Thanks Dad
    U!S!A! ALL THE WAY!!
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