Lot 1128:
J.C. Higgins Model 583.3 Bolt Action Shotgun 20 Gauge with 26 Inch Barrel
Description
This J.C. Higgins Model 583.3 is a 20-gauge bolt-action shotgun manufactured for Sears, Roebuck and Co. Chambered for 2 3/4-inch shells, the firearm is configured with a 26-inch barrel featuring a fixed modified choke and a brass front bead sight. An under-barrel tubular magazine provides a multi-shot capacity operated by the bolt action. The receiver is fitted with a smooth, one-piece walnut-finished wood stock ending in a ventilated black rubber recoil pad. Key markings include the model designation J.C. HIGGINS-MODEL 583.3 / SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. on the top of the receiver and PROOF TESTED-20 GA. MOD. / 2 3/4 CHAMBER on the left side of the barrel. No visible serial number was identified on the exterior of the receiver or barrel. This example represents a mid-20th-century sporting firearm produced by High Standard for the Sears retail catalog. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The blued finish on the barrel and receiver shows thinning and high-edge wear with scattered patches of surface oxidation and light pitting, most notably on the barrel and trigger guard. The bolt handle and bolt body display operational wear and surface patina. The wooden stock remains in good structural condition with various surface scratches, minor dings, and impressions throughout. The bore condition was not physically inspected but the exterior appears to have been well-used and maintained. The action appears to function correctly, though it has not been live-fire tested. The rubber recoil pad is intact but shows age-related hardening and surface wear.
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