vintovka
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I had a converted Murata Type 18 bolt action in 20g ?.Only place you might see them regularly is in Japan.
I had a converted Murata Type 18 bolt action in 20g ?.Only place you might see them regularly is in Japan.
THAT'S THE ONE WE HAVE! Yeah, I can see how it'd be easy to not righted the screw all the way down. After all, it's a singular screw that holds the bolt in the receiver.Would add the bogus lawsuit against Sears (JC Higgins) put a real dent in Bolt action shotguns. It also resulted is prolly 10s of thousands of Boltless shotguns. Our shop would buy them for next to nothing and sell the bolt back to the lawsuit guys for $160.
While this was for the 12 gauge i understand any JC Higgins (hi standard) shotgun bolt was accepted for the award. The news about the bolt created a certain level of distrust to makers of any bolt action shotgun of the period. IMHO there was nothing wrong with them except a screw loose in the operators.
The press release from Sears read as follows:
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.
SOURCE Sears, Roebuck and Co.
The tube fed ones are the best IMO. box magazines and shotguns don't mix in my book.I definitely do. Granted, I only hunt paper targets, but I absolutely adore my JC Higgins 583-16 (i think is what it is). It's weird and wonky, as it's tube fed.
I agree, having shot a box fed one. I think the only real downside to the tube fed ones is the fact that you have to be somewhat judicious when working the action .The tube fed ones are the best IMO. box magazines and shotguns don't mix in my book.
Isn't that a Savage?Mossberg 220 rifled barrel. Out shoots some center fire rifles!View attachment 1102481
Isn't that a Savage?
Savage is a good one! You did good!Only for slug shooting.
Savage 220 with Leupold Vari-X 3 1.5-5x20
Got the gun last year on GB for $180 shipped and transferred. (Without scope) I guess not enough lefties were looking at that particular moment because that was a hot deal.
The only reason I bid was because I saw the starting bid of $125 and I was not going to let anyone get it for that price so I put $200 for the bid just so any other joker would have to pay over $200. Well, I was the only bidder and got it for $125.
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That's a Savage 220, nice job! Like the set up!Mossberg 220 rifled barrel. Out shoots some center fire rifles!View attachment 1102481
I know what you mean, well sorta, I'm no clay shooter but I have been year after year moving to smaller lighter guns for hunting. Started with a 12 gauge pump then a 12 gauge SXS, then I started using a 12 gauge single shot, briefly tried a 16 gauge auto, went quickly to a 20 gauge single shot now I like this bolt action .410 repeater the best. A pump would be nice and all but its fun using something no body else you know has ain't it?i have my dads 39A and my own 59A. i was hoping to use it to rebuild dads shot out gun. there is enough dimensional differences to kill that thought.
...also have a savage 58 clip fed. even though i shoot sporting clays and five stand with a citori my walk in the woods is with the 59a or the 58.