j.c.higgins
 

just wondering if anyone had any info on a j.c.higgins model 5831 12 ga. shotgun?
i looked it up th best I can on the net and it says they have a safety isue with this model_except that it is model 5831.ect. there is no point anything after the5831 any help please

RE: j.c.higgins
 

I believe that was a bolt action 12 ga sold by Sears ....it was actually manufactured by High Standard.
Many parts are available through Gun Parts Corporation. http://www.gunpartscorp.com/

The link below shows the recal concern you were mentioning (I think)

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/micro_stories.pl?ACCT=116376&TICK=SEARS&ST ORY=/www/story/03-06-1999/0000884021&EDATE=Mar+5,+1999