The JC Higgins Model 31

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Model 31 Scope Rings

I purchased a Model 31 about a year ago and just love it. I tried to put a scope on it and cannot find any rings to fit the grooves on the receiver. None of the ones I've tried will tighten down on it. The grooves do not appear to be worn at all. Any help would be appreciated.
 
Model 31 Scope Rings

Thanks for the offer. I was wondering though if the grooves on the Model 31 were non-standard.
 
Maybe one of you expert JCHiggins guys can help me out with identifying one for me. My older brother had a pump action JCHiggins that I got to touch one in a great while. I'd like to find one now but I have no idea what model number it was. The only thing I can remember about it was the front hand guard was rather square with vertical groves on the sides. I know its not much info, but hey it was over 50 years ago. Thanks.
 
After reading all the posts I had to go to my gun safe and check the model # of the J.C.Higgins 22 that I bought from a guy at work about 1967. It's a model 29. Haven't shot it for many years but it does get at least one yearly going over. :)
 
Cool! I took my 31 out of the back of the safe yesterday... I love the way it handles. I need to find an extractor for it and reassemble the bolt.
 
Let's just call it the J.C. Higgins club, as the brand encompasses so many great guns. J.C. Higgins was Sears' house brand, not really a manufacturer. they bought guns (or components) from various companies, including Savage, Hi-Standard, and FN, among others. For instance, the barrel of my father's J.C. Higgins Model 50 in 30-06(originally my grandfather's) was made by Hi-Standard, while the mauser action was made by FN.

That said, my personal J.C. Higgins is a 20-gauge Model 10 bolt-action shotgun (583.19)
 
Need some help

Hello getlemen,

I have a question, before I ask it just know I am not much of a gun owner,

First ? I have a JC Higgins Model 31 .22 caliber rifle. How do I find a manufacture date and retail value.

Second ? I also have a Winchester 67 .22 rifle. I know they didn't put serial numbers on these weapons, but mine has one. I read they put them on if they were goin overseas. Is this true and if so where can I find more information about it. The numbers on the front of the stock are C8CP? Can anyone help?

I just got these handed down to me from my grandfather who passed away 2 months ago. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
 
As for the model 31, 150 to 250 bucks would probably be about it. Great little rifle. Can't help with the mfg date or the winchester... you may want to ask that question only in another thread. Welcome to THR.
 
I have a Model 31 that I bought at a gunshow near Hamden, CT where High Standard was located. It's a beautiful and accurate .22 with a double claw extractor that was hardly fired.
Sometimes it fails to fire and I haven't been able to figure out why. It's almost like the slide doesn't close tight enough sometimes to get a firing pin strike due to resistance of some kind. Maybe the large extractor gets in the way, or something in the mechanism needs to be smoothed out. I figured that if I shot it enough, the new receiver would evenually smooth out. But it's still a very sweet shooter.
I think that the single claw extractor model might be better. I almost bought a beater just to take the single extractor slide assembly out to replace mine with, but I didn't want to spend that much money just to see if that would solve the problem.
I do remember someone recommending rings that work with the scope mount. They said that Millet rings for a CZ will fit, or KWIK-SITE mod # KS-W22 M will grip the receiver nice and snug.


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Model 31 cleaning

So I'm back again with another question....I am trying to clean my model 31 and I have no idea how to lock the bolt to the rear. Its a new experience for me to clean things that don't break down as easy as an M4 or M16.

Whats the best way to get everything clean? Is there something I'm missing and If i break it down would that be a bad idea?

Thanks again
 
The bolt doesn't lock to the rear. The best way to clean it thoroughly is to find a manual and disassemble it properly. Lots of nooks and crannies in the receiver that collect crud... that may be articap's problem also. That's a dang nice rifle.

BTW I'm not sure the single claw extractor will work on a bolt/barrel cut for the double claw. If it does let me know. And if you decide to get rid of your double claw extractor let me know; I lost mine. :)
 
I have a model 31 but I need the butt stock for it. Anyone know where I can find one?
 
Maybe one of you expert JCHiggins guys can help me out with identifying one for me. My older brother had a pump action JCHiggins that I got to touch one in a great while. I'd like to find one now but I have no idea what model number it was. The only thing I can remember about it was the front hand guard was rather square with vertical groves on the sides. I know its not much info, but hey it was over 50 years ago. Thanks.
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From the limited description, sounds like a model 20
 
my dad has a rusted JC Higgins in the garage. I'm basically gonna say it's mine, since I'm pretty sure I could ask him for it. Can I join?
 
My sister has a JC higgins but I don't know what model it is, it is a 12ga pump with a dumb looking compensator on the end, does anybody know what model that would be?
 
Thanks 1K for the help. I am trying to fully restore this old 31. It was my grandfathers and probably hasn't been shot in 20 years. I ordered a butt stock and now I am having trouble finding the schematics on it. Any ideas? That website where I ordered the butt didn't have one.
 
Thats great. I appreciate the help. It is tough to find the info on this model. At least it is for me.
 
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