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J. C. HIGGINS 20 GAUGE BOLT-ACTION SHOTGUN MODEL 583.19
Some history:
The JC Higgins (Sears) Model 10
The Sears and Roebuck listed the Model 10 bolt-action shotgun in their catalog from 1946 until 1958 and priced it at $30 (you could get a cleaning kit and case for about 45 cents more). It was a “man sized, hard hitting shotgun” according to the catalog. They came in .410, 12, 16 and 20 gauges, had a four-round capacity, and most could be bought with either a modified or full choke barrel.
The Model 10 has never been the center of controversy per se, but there was and is an ongoing debate about its history and even its name.
Though it’s generally accepted that High Standard, a company most notable for its .22-caliber competitive- and Olympic-quality pistols, manufactured the bulk of the Model 10s, there is still debate on who was originally produced it. Some conjecture that the early ones were made by H&R because H&R sold a bolt-action shotgun at that time that was very similar to it.
Also, I’m referring to it as the Model 10 as do most people, but on many of the units you’ll find “583.xx” stamped on the barrel (the last digits denoting slight modifications). The 583.xx is another number Sears used on these guns and others like it, so needless to say it may get confusing.
This is a 20 gauge model. Full choke. In good working order. Shows sign of normal wear for its age.
Asking $140 obo.
Willing to trade for single shot or double barrel 20 gauge shotgun or 223 bolt action rifle +/- money as needed.
Will need to see IN driver's license and LTCH. Would like to keep transaction to Indianapolis/Zionsville/Carmel area.
Thank you for looking.
J. C. HIGGINS 20 GAUGE BOLT-ACTION SHOTGUN MODEL 583.19
Some history:
The JC Higgins (Sears) Model 10
The Sears and Roebuck listed the Model 10 bolt-action shotgun in their catalog from 1946 until 1958 and priced it at $30 (you could get a cleaning kit and case for about 45 cents more). It was a “man sized, hard hitting shotgun” according to the catalog. They came in .410, 12, 16 and 20 gauges, had a four-round capacity, and most could be bought with either a modified or full choke barrel.
The Model 10 has never been the center of controversy per se, but there was and is an ongoing debate about its history and even its name.
Though it’s generally accepted that High Standard, a company most notable for its .22-caliber competitive- and Olympic-quality pistols, manufactured the bulk of the Model 10s, there is still debate on who was originally produced it. Some conjecture that the early ones were made by H&R because H&R sold a bolt-action shotgun at that time that was very similar to it.
Also, I’m referring to it as the Model 10 as do most people, but on many of the units you’ll find “583.xx” stamped on the barrel (the last digits denoting slight modifications). The 583.xx is another number Sears used on these guns and others like it, so needless to say it may get confusing.
This is a 20 gauge model. Full choke. In good working order. Shows sign of normal wear for its age.
Asking $140 obo.
Willing to trade for single shot or double barrel 20 gauge shotgun or 223 bolt action rifle +/- money as needed.
Will need to see IN driver's license and LTCH. Would like to keep transaction to Indianapolis/Zionsville/Carmel area.
Thank you for looking.
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