jc higgins model 51 30 06

[vnvet68-222]

I have a jc higgins model 51 30 06 with bolt action made in Belgium.
can anyone tell me more about it, year,worth,

 

[NCsmitty]

They are well made rifles. Here's a link to some information.

www.wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_history_of_a_J_C_Higgins_Model_51_bolt_action_rifle

If you Google jc higgins model 51, you'll find quite a lot of information.


NCsmitty

 

[MMCSRET]

I have one, great shooter, mine is dated 4-56 on the bottom of the chamber just forward of the recoil lug. Chrome bore and FN action, doesn't get any better for a field gun.

 

[ArmedBear]

Chrome bore and FN action, doesn't get any better for a field gun.

Yeah, that sounds like a hell of a great "sleeper"! I'll have to keep my eyes open for one of those... I wouldn't have known what it was.

 

[chryslertech88]

j.c. higgins model 51 modifications???

Hi, I have a j.c. higgins model 51 cal. 30-06 and wanted to modify it.
I want to put a thumb hole stock, a bi-pod, and a bull barrel on it, would anybody know what sites i can go to get them?

replies are much appreciated, thanks.

Jay

 

[Roadkill]

These Belgian bolta actions are some of the finest Mausers ever made and the only ones ever produced origionally in 30-06. After WWII we left them with millions of 30-06 rounds, they were developing the FN 49/FAL so they manufactured the Mausers in 30-06 for military use. Many went to the Congo, the rest remained in Europe. When the FN49 was accepted they surplused the remaining military receivers and barrels and sold them as sporter guns in the US. I have a 1948 FN Mauser that is an absolute dream to shoot and accurate beyond belief. I load 180g soft point .310 bullets that knock large deer completely off their feet.

 

[natman]

These Belgian bolta actions are some of the finest Mausers ever made and the only ones ever produced origionally in 30-06. After WWII we left them with millions of 30-06 rounds, they were developing the FN 49/FAL so they manufactured the Mausers in 30-06 for military use. Many went to the Congo, the rest remained in Europe. When the FN49 was accepted they surplused the remaining military receivers and barrels and sold them as sporter guns in the US. I have a 1948 FN Mauser that is an absolute dream to shoot and accurate beyond belief. I load 180g soft point .310 bullets that knock large deer completely off their feet.

This may all be true, but the 50, and I believe the 51 were made on FN commercial actions. There is no stripper clip cutout or other military features.