J.C. Higgins Model 20 12 gauge pump shotgun

[meerkatmore]

Ad Type

1. For Sale

Price

$250

Manufacturer

High Standard

Caliber

12 Gauge

City

Seattle

State

Washington

Zip Code

98168

Selling my J.C. Higgins Model 20. There really isn't too much to say about this. It's a solid and reliable pump action with wood furniture. It was made by High Standard Firearms and is from some time before 1962, when Sears discontinued the J.C. Higgins brand. 2 3/4 inch chamber, 5 round tube magazine, just your regular 50s pump action. As a nice little personal touch, what is presumably the name of the original owner, Bud, is carved into a small plate in the stock.

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[Dans_Militaria]

Do you know if this has "slam-fire" capability?

 

[solomtnhunter]

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Do you know if this has "slam-fire" capability?

I believe these were designed not to slam fire. Only shotgun i know that does that is the Winchester Model 12

 

[meerkatmore]

Do you know if this has "slam-fire" capability?

Actually, it does. I was surprised by that myself, I wouldn't have expected Sears to do something like that back then

 

[Southpaw]

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I believe these were designed NOT to slam fire. Only shotgun i know that does that is the Winchester Model 12

And the Ithaca model 37

 

[solomtnhunter]

Actually, it does. I was surprised by that myself, I wouldn't have expected Sears to do something like that back then

Welp now i know.... "And knowing is half the battle" GI JOE

 

[gunsmithkinks]

I have one just like this model, and I know mine won't slamfire. Many of the high standard pumps were designed to push the pump handle forward after firing, then pull back to actuate it. That's how mine works. It was supposed to be a safety feature they put into thier pumps I was told yrs ago by an old gunsmith who is now gone, who worked on shotguns alot.

 

[meerkatmore]

I have one just like this model, and I know mine won't slamfire. Many of the high standard pumps were designed to push the pump handle forward after firing, then pull back to actuate it. That's how mine works. It was supposed to be a safety feature they put into thier pumps I was told yrs ago by an old gunsmith who is now gone, who worked on shotguns alot.

I can see that. Maybe I got one where the system isn't working or someone reworked it. Maybe it was a specific model that could slamfire. All I know for certain is that this specific one does slamfire

 

[Dans_Militaria]

Actually, it does. I was surprised by that myself, I wouldn't have expected Sears to do something like that back then

Sounds good to me, do you happen to have any ammo to go with it? Tryin to get a good first shotgun and I'm thinkin this is it

 

[meerkatmore]

Sounds good to me, do you happen to have any ammo to go with it? Tryin to get a good first shotgun and I'm thinkin this is it

Just a box of 25 Winchester 8 shot. It was my first shotgun, too

 

[gunsmithkinks]

Here is some good information on this JC Higgins model 20 pump.

How old is my J.C. Higgins model 20-12 gauge?? Shotguns Forum | Numrich

View this discussion about How old is my J.C. Higgins model 20-12 gauge?? in the Numrich Gun Parts Forum.

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[meerkatmore]

Here is some good information on this JC Higgins model 20 pump.

How old is my J.C. Higgins model 20-12 gauge?? Shotguns Forum | Numrich

View this discussion about How old is my J.C. Higgins model 20-12 gauge?? in the Numrich Gun Parts Forum.

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I don't doubt you. I'm sure you know much more than me on this topic. I just know that this specific example, for one reason or another, possibly through aftermarket modification, is capable of slamfire. I now know that isn't supposed to, but I'm sure you can understand how someone might have wanted it to slamfire, but didn't have the money to buy one that could from factory, and so removed the safety

 

[Dans_Militaria]

Just a box of 25 Winchester 8 shot. It was my first shotgun, too

I'll be happy to see it passed on, could you do $200? I can meet tomorrow afternoon once I get out of work

 

[meerkatmore]

I'll be happy to see it passed on, could you do $200? I can meet tomorrow afternoon once I get out of work

No going on 200. I paid 250 for it originally so to let it go for 200 with ammo is a loss. Just want to make sure you know I'm in Washington, though. I can go as far as Olympia

 

[Dans_Militaria]

Alright I'll take it for 250 then, will you be in portland any day soon? Where in Washington are you located?

 

[meerkatmore]

Alright I'll take it for 250 then, will you be in portland any day soon? Where in Washington are you located?

I'm basically in West Seattle, but I work in Puyallup, so like I said, the furthest I could go is Olympia. We could also arrange shipping to an FFL of your choice, though naturally, that presents issues if you want to see the gun before buying it

 

[Dans_Militaria]

Ah I see, I don't think I'll be in Seattle any time soon so I'll take a look over the photos and get back to you. Maybe shipping is the route to go

 

[cd123]

Still available?