JC higgins model 73

[sinisterdouble68]

Does anyone have any info on this rifle,it is in 3006,I can't find any information on it.Any help is appreciated.

SinisterDouble68

[bobm1919]

J.C. Higgens = Sears & Roebuck

Being a bolt gun it was probably made by Stevens or Savage.

There is a website out there somewhere that has a list of all (well, maybe most) of the Sears model numbers/names compared to the manufacturers model numbers. I do not have the link handy but I originally found it with a browser not all that long ago.

Mostly, the Higgens guns bring a lower premium in resale, sometimes because they were economy models with cheaper furniture and sometimes because there are so many of the original models out there. The ones I've handled shot just as well as the originals did.

Good Luck

[Gazz]

Years ago, Sears contracted with such firms as FN and Sako and others to build them firearms they could put their name on. Some of the Sears/J.C.Higgins/Ted Williams marked firearms are by quality makers and can be real deals as shooters.

[richbug]

A picture would help. Sears had 2 model 73's from what I see in the list, one was a Savage #73 which was a 22LR bolt, The other was a Winchester Model 70.

It is possible there are others not in that list, Sears bastardized lots of guns.

[Windustsearch]

The J.C. Higgins model 73 was made by Savage. It is the same as the Savage model 73.

[richbug]

Originally posted by Windustsearch
The J.C. Higgins model 73 was made by Savage. It is the same as the Savage model 73.

I don't think so... The Savage 73 is a 22LR.

[Windustsearch]

On here it says see Sears for J.C. Higgins-

http://www.e-gunparts.com/crossref.asp

[sinisterdouble68]

I don't have the rifle to post a pic of it,it was a jc higgins model 73 in 30-06
with scope and ammo for $300.Would it be worth that or too high.

SinisterDouble68

[tac-40]

From the Numrich Arms Store/House Brand cross reference list I came up with this:

Store/Model/Mfg/Mfg Model #
Sears 53 Winchester 70

Look at the extractor. If it has a mauser claw then it will be a pre-64 Winchester Model 70. If it doesn't then it is newer than 1964.

[richbug]

Originally posted by tac-40
From the Numrich Arms Store/House Brand cross reference list I came up with this:

Store/Model/Mfg/Mfg Model #
Sears 53 Winchester 70

Look at the extractor. If it has a mauser claw then it will be a pre-64 Winchester Model 70. If it doesn't then it is newer than 1964.

To further complicate matters, The "Ted Williams"(another Sears label) 73 is a Model 70 as well.

[richbug]

Originally posted by sinisterdouble68
I don't have the rifle to post a pic of it,it was a jc higgins model 73 in 30-06
with scope and ammo for $300.Would it be worth that or too high.

SinisterDouble68

If a Pre-64, it would be a good deal IMHO. Post 64 it would be OK.

[indy_Muaddib]

higgins 73 = pre64 win 70

ted Williams is post64

i prefer the higgins 50, FN mauser action.

[MAINER]

50 Hi Std None/583.90,.91,.92,.93
95,.98 * 103.720 Marlin 59
51 Hi Std None / 583.99 583.100* 103.740 Marlin 59
51L Hi Std None /583.99 583.100 * 103.2235 Marlin 90-12 Gauge
52 Hi Std None /583.5100 583.5103 * 103.2751 Marlin 122
53 Savage 110 /273.1830 103.2800 Marlin 80
54 Browning FN300 103.2840 Marlin 80
54 Winchester 94/273.810 103.2850 Marlin 81
60 Hi Std C100/583.62 Thru 67,.600 * 103.2870 Marlin 56
60 Hi Std C101 103.19780 Marlin 101
60 Hi Std AP212 103.19790 Marlin 80
66 Hi Std C100/583.606,.601,.602 * 103.19800 Marlin 80
66 Hi Std C101 103.19820 Marlin 81
66 Hi Std AP212 103.19840 Marlin 56
73 Savage 73 103.19880 Marlin 57
73TW Winchester 70/273.522730 * 103.19890 Marlin 57M
74 Marlin 59 200 Winchester 1200/273.2250

Not much help but.?
A Winchester M70 bolt gun in any caliber should be worth $300 depending on condition. If it's built on the pre-64 action, all the better, add $200!

Sears has a confusing system for firearms. I have two barrels from J C Higgins Model 50 rifles and each has a different Sears number, 583.90 amd 583.98 :confused:

[sinisterdouble68]

Thankyou for all the replys and information,checked the rifle and passed on buying it.

SinisterDouble68