[musicchik]

I have a friend that has a 12 gauge J C higgins Shotgun that was manufactured by Sears, Roebuck and CO. The model number is 58320. My friend knows that it is at least 40 years old, but he wants to know how much this shotgun would be worth and if anyone knows exactly how old it is. I would appreciate it if someone could let me know an approximate value on this gun. Thanks.

 

[MarlandS]

1/16/52

The gun only has the value of the bolt being returned to Sears due to a recall concerning safety issues.

The recall was issued in 1977

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the shotgun. Call 800-817-9165 for identification verification and instructions on return procedures.

See http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stori ... 0000884021

 

[Guest]

i have a jc. higgins gun to its a bolt action 20gage model 583-1101 and i cant find anyting about it

 

[MarlandS]

I have it as a High Standard model 11 probably made in 1957

 

[SIRGUNSALOT]

Sears Issues Voluntary Recall on J.C. Higgins Shotgun

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., March 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Sears, Roebuck and Co.
(NYSE: S) today announced a voluntary recall of J.C. Higgins Bolt Action
12-Gauge shotguns, a product manufactured for and sold by the company during
the 1950s.
The shotguns are being voluntary recalled due to a potential problem with
the bolt latch assembly, which could cause the assembly to fail allowing it to
dislodge and strike the operator in the face. Sears is offering a $160
finders' fee for the return of the bolt, making the shotgun inoperable.
The shotguns were sold in Sears stores and through its catalog as the
"J.C. Higgins Bolt Action 12-Gauge Model 10 Shotgun" during the 1950s. It was
carried under a number of product numbers: 583.13, 583.14, 583.15, 583.16,
583.17, 583.18, 583.19, 583.20, 583.21 and 583.22. The product model number
is engraved on the barrel of the shotgun.
Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the shotgun. Call
800-817-9165 for identification verification and instructions on return
procedures.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. discontinued the sale of all firearms and
ammunition in the early 1980s. Through its network of more than 830 full-line
stores and 2,500 off-the-mall stores, Sears is a leading retailer of apparel,
home and automotive products and services, serving more than 50 million
households.