J.C. Higgins 20 guage
 

I have a J.C. Higgins bolt-action 20 gauge shotgun. its in pretty good condition, just want to know how much it might be worth, but DEFINITELY not sellin.

RE: J.C. Higgins 20 guage
 

Some of them were Mossberg's, some were High Standard ...
There should be a model # on the barrell ...
That'll help identify it and help in it's value estimate

RE: J.C. Higgins 20 guage
 

it says 583.19 and its a sears roebuck and co. thats all thats on the barrel besides the chamber measurement...

RE: J.C. Higgins 20 guage
 

I did a little further checking and found evidence that your gun may have been part of a recall. Serious injury resulting from the bolt hitting the shooters in the face was the basis of the recall.
I would urge you to check with a gunsmith who will be able to give you an estimate of it's worth and/or an opinion of it's danger.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=583.19+j.+c.+higgi ns+20+gauge+recall+sears&start=0&sa=N

RE: J.C. Higgins 20 guage
 

Old bolt action shotguns generally aren't worth a whole lot. I had a J.C. Higgins 12ga bolt action and it was in very good condition. I was told it was worth about $85.

RE: J.C. Higgins 20 guage
 

yeah... i knew that. and im gonna get that checked out once my friend gets back from a trip. and i just wanted to know how much it might be worth before anybody does any screwin around with it.

RE: J.C. Higgins 20 guage
 

I have an old Sears 20 Gauge Goose Gun Bolt action with a 3 shot magazine, Same model number I beleive which cross refrenced to a Mossberg. Only worth about 95.00 in good condition. But fun to shoot if you can handle it :D

RE: J.C. Higgins 20 guage
 

I have on in 16 gauge.. only 80$ or 90$ probably, but I enjoy hunting with it.
-Jake

RE: J.C. Higgins 20 guage
 

UPDATE --- I JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE FROM THE RECALL HOTLINE
Only the 12 gauge models are subject to the recall .. the other gauge shotguns with similar model #'s are not considered to be unsafe and are therefore NOT a part of the recall.

I also have one of these older workhorses in 16 gauge ...model # is 583.14 and it is a dandy slug gun when just shoooting 2 3/4 " 16 ga punkin balls.

It groups unbelievably well at around 75 yards with some cheap plastic sights I taped on to it. They actually screw/clamp on to the barrell but were a little loose so a few wraps of electical tape held it tight. I can group around 3" at 75 yards with it.... plenty good enough for some late season walks in the woods.

RE: J.C. Higgins 20 guage
 

oh... thanks for that info. maybe my 20 gauge will get those kind of results!