J.C. Higgins Bolt action 12 gauge

[John Stimson]

There were a number of different variations of the Sears J. C. Higgins Model 10 which are distinguished from one another by teh Sears reference number 583.??. The 583 part of teh number was sears source code for High Standard. Tha balance of the number tells teh model and variation. After December 1956 there should be an assembly date code on teh barrel just forward of the receiver.

 

[CajunMan89]

The only number on the gun is 583.10. and what the barrel is chambered for.

 

[El Mariachi]

That should be the 1st Generation of the Model 10's then, if the numerology goes how I think it goes. If I recall correctly, my four different ones (marked Sears/JC Higgins) go from 583.13 thru 583.18. And all of them were the recalled ones.....

 

[303tom]

The only number on the gun is 583.10. and what the barrel is chambered for.

It`s a Hi Standard Model 10, 2 & 3/4in. shells..................

 

[CajunMan89]

So if it's considered a first generation gun, was it made in the 50s?

According to the recall that I found online, mine wasn't listed. Definitely a good thing!

Here is a link to another forum that has the recall posted:

http://forum.pafoa.org/general-2/63510-jc-higgins-bolt-action-shot-guns-recall.html

 

[CajunMan89]

It`s a Hi Standard Model 10, 2 & 3/4in. shells..................

Thanks! I just checked and it is chambered for 2 3/4 in shells like you posted.

Just thought I'd ask......is High Standard still in business?

 

[303tom]

Thanks! I just checked and it is chambered for 2 3/4 in shells like you posted.

Just thought I'd ask......is High Standard still in business?

Absolutely Hi Standard is still in business..............Tho the model 10 has changed sense then.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Standard_Manufacturing_Company

 

[saltydog452]

I am officially in the 'geezer' rank and had one of these when in the 6th grade.

Mine had xtractors on opposite sides of the bolt. After several years in the rack and seldom firing, one of the two xtractor 'hooks' disappeared. Although it didn't work as a repeater, it still lit the primer as a single shot.

Its disrespectful, but, I'm inclined to say it was marketed as a 'Ted Williams' Model.

salty

 

[El Mariachi]

I believe the 'Ted's' were not actually High Standards. But I've been wrong before....