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Two years later... Thanks to many good people online willing to help-out. I like these so much I bought another when I saw one come up at a local guns store. Kept gram-pa's gun in original condition and restored the new purchase. Both work like new. Both extremely accurate.

Two years later... Just realized I never update this thread.. Thanks to many good people online willing to help-out. Really helps on these vintage weapon repairs. Was able to source some new lifter pieces. Ole gram-pa's rifle working like a new one. I like these so much I bought another...

Here are some useful links I've found that might help others.. Model identification Date of manufacture Model 28 & 30 parts list only Model 29 manual & parts list Model 30 manual & parts list Model 31 manual & parts list Model 31 parts list only

Update to my repair. A month later and I'm so happy to report the rifle is fully operational! An online forum member helped with obtaining a few parts, a couple were purchased at Numrich, and a the rest were taken care of with handtools and some TLC. First off, it needed a good...

Thanks 1K, I haven't tried gunbroker. Will take a look see. Ken

Just posting an update to my thread.. Biggest issue right now is the lifter. It's pivot hole is worn. It to moves side to side (left to right if the gun is vertical) when a cartridge is loaded. When that happens, the bullet gets wedged between the lifter and the left or right magazine throat...

Thanks 1K.. Yep. That's one of the areas I just worked on. There's a spring, extractor plunger (below), and finally the extractor (single claw) on this model. The plunger is grooved and has to be in the right position for the extractor plunger retaining pin to fit through the bolt. The...

Hi All. New to the forum. Thought I'd join in with my J.C. Higgins Model 30, (583.70). It's been in the family since my grandfather purchased it new. Personally put a few thousand rounds through it when I was a kid. Dad, and brothers had their fun with it too. I'd get a couple bucks to...

Hi All. New to the forum. I'm restoring my old J.C. Higgins model 30, (583.70). It's been in the family since my grandfather purchased it new. I put a few thousand rounds through it when I was a kid. Just pulled it out of storage. Shot some rounds and had a few failure to load, a couple...