JC Higgens semi auto

[Cucv]

I have an old JC Higgens semi-auto 12 gauge, it won't extract the shell after it fires, I cant find a gun smith to look at it. Ive called a few shops around here and no one will look at it. I tried the place Allison and carry and a place in canby. I would like this old guy to work again. Can anyone help me figure this out?

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[deadeye]

I have an old JC Higgens semi-auto 12 gauge, it won't extract the shell after it fires, I cant find a gun smith to look at it. Ive called a few shops around here and no one will look at it. I tried the place Allison and carry and a place in canby. I would like this old guy to work again. Can anyone help me figure this out?

It may help to know what major brand it is, the link should help with that.

House Brand Conversion

@Velzey may be able to help as well.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

What is the model number of the shotgun...need that so I can cross reference the gun and find the actual maker.
When that is known...then maybe we can find a extractor....

Also ....
Has the gun been cleaned , as in thoroughly....I ask not to be a smart azz...but a good cleaning , can help at times with extraction issues....
Andy

 

[Cucv]

What is the model number of the shotgun...need that so I can cross reference the gun and find the actual maker.
When that is known...then maybe we can find a extractor....

Also ....
Has the gun been cleaned , as in thoroughly....I ask not to be a smart azz...but a good cleaning , can help at times with extraction issues....
Andy

I'll get the model number (possibly Model 60) , gun had been cleaned and reblued.

 

[Cucv]

it is a 60

 

[RVTECH]

it is a 60

Looks like that was made by High Standard as the Supermatic, and was made as the JCH Mod 60 from about 1952 - '56.

 

[Cucv]

That helps but does not put me closer to figuring out whats wrong with it.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

There is a You Tube video by "RyeOnHam" called High Standard Shotgun Gunsmithing...that might be helpful.
Andy

 

[Cucv]

There is a You Tube video by "RyeOnHam" called High Standard Shotgun Gunsmithing...that might be helpful.
Andy

Will do, thanks! I would still like some one else to look at it someday

 

[edzz]

gun had been cleaned and reblued.

Did it function correctly before reblue?

 

[Cucv]

Did it function correctly before reblue?

no it was worse lol

 

[negative1]

I have an old JC Higgens semi-auto 12 gauge, it won't extract the shell after it fires, I cant find a gun smith to look at it. Ive called a few shops around here and no one will look at it. I tried the place Allison and carry and a place in canby. I would like this old guy to work again. Can anyone help me figure this out?

My (grandads) model 60 likes heavy loads. You can dial the gas in to run better with bird shot. Take off the fore stock. There will be a castle nut over springs, tighten or loosen depending upon loads. I believe there is also a gas port i.e. an AR gas block that can become corroded. Remove the spring/castle unit and clear the plugged holes. Hope this helps.

 

[Cucv]

My (grandads) model 60 likes heavy loads. You can dial the gas in to run better with bird shot. Take off the fore stock. There will be a castle nut over springs, tighten or loosen depending upon loads. I believe there is also a gas port i.e. an AR gas block that can become corroded. Remove the spring/castle unit and clear the plugged holes. Hope this helps.

Its been cleaned, it fires but wont eject the shells

 

[red442joe]

Mebbe just a little more info as extract and eject are very different.
Does the bolt pull the hull out of the chamber a little, but the hull does'nt flip out the ejection port? Or does the bolt come back but leave the hull in the chamber? Does the bolt pull the hull out but then try to stuff the empty back in the chamber?
Lotsa good guys here will try to help.

Joe

 

[Old Noob]

As stated above. Contact Tim.
@Velzey

Copeland Custom Gunworks

Premium Gunsmith Service in Oregon

www.copelandgunworks.com

 

[negative1]

Its been cleaned, it fires but wont eject the shells

As I stated, seems like a gas problem. Corrosion only being secondary. Adjust tension on castle nut. It acts as an adjustable Gass block. There's plenty info online. Enter jc higgens model 60 gas adjustment in the Google bar.

 

[Cucv]

I disagree

 

[negative1]

I disagree

You disagree, but won't confirm if you've adjusted gas, or even looked into it. Ok feller, good luck to you.

 

[negative1]

You disagree, but won't confirm if you've adjusted gas, or even looked into it. Ok feller, good

I disagree

Send it on my way I'll fix it for you for $75 an hour. It'll take 3-4 hours and a box of the load you want to shoot. Does that sound like a lot? More than the gun is worth? That's what a reputable smith will charge. Or you could just listen to the guy who's fixed more than one! Or disagree, by all means, you seem to understand your firearm better than I.

 

[Cucv]

Send it on my way I'll fix it for you for $75 an hour. It'll take 3-4 hours and a box of the load you want to shoot. Does that sound like a lot? More than the gun is worth? That's what a reputable smith will charge. Or you could just listen to the guy who's fixed more than one! Or disagree, by all means, you seem to understand your firearm better than I.

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