J.C. Higgins shotgun recall

lead

November 12, 2002 06:41

Can anyone remember what bolt action shotguns were involved in the recall about 2 years ago? I know it was 12ga. only, I can't remember the model numbers. My local shop just traded for two of them but we can't find any old magazines that had the announcement.

Pass on the tradition, teach a kid to shoot.

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  Donld

  November 12, 2002 17:09

  Go to the Sears website and check on their recalls. I don't know if the information is still there, but it was last year. The guns in question are the JC Higgins bolt action guns, yes, in 12 gauge only. I don't remember all the exact model numbers, but 583.2 was among them. They pay $160 for the bolt--they don't need any other part of the gun--which is more than the gun is worth as a shooter, although I suspect that when virtually all the bolts have been recalled and destroyed, the collector value may well soar.

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  Donld

  November 12, 2002 17:10

  Go to the Sears website and check on their recalls. I don't know if the information is still there, but it was last year. The guns in question are the JC Higgins bolt action guns, yes, in 12 gauge only. I don't remember all the exact model numbers, but 583.17 was among them. They pay $160 for the bolt--they don't need any other part of the gun--which is more than the gun is worth as a shooter, although I suspect that when virtually all the bolts have been recalled and destroyed, the collector value may well soar.

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  Donld

  November 12, 2002 17:12

  Obviously there was an error in the first post. The 583.2 was a 16- gauge and is not included in the recall. Sorry for the confusion.

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  competentone

  November 12, 2002 18:32

  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.
  
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  Source:
  
  American Rifleman, April 1998; page 24
  
  http://www.firearmsid.com/Recalls/FA_Recalls 3.htm#High Standard/JC Higgins/Sears

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  Supreme One

  November 21, 2006 14:47

  Hello, now you only get a $50.00 Sears gift card, that sucks.
  
  Michael

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