JC Higgins Model 873

[kjowers]

I have looked several times for a reference to this gun and have come up empty. You guys seem to be the people to ask about this.

I have a shotgun given to me by my father, he purchased the gun used. Basically that is all I know about it.

Its a JC Higgins 12 GA Bolt action shotgun. Model 873.17.
I have seen several references to the 583 models but I cannot find anything about this 873 model.
Does anyone have any information on this particular model?
Possible production dates?
Real Manufacturer?
etc?

 

[Ron James]

I've checked several of my crosss reference charts and I can not find your model number. It do'nt seem to be a valid Sears number. . However High Stndard made quite a few of Sears bolt guns ( incluing one that was recalled.)

 

[kjowers]

Yes I have seen many post about the recall (in the 90's If I remember correctly) about the bolts. But like you I have NEVER seen anything about this model number.
well I guess My search continues

Thanks for checking Ron James