Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this excellent pump-action shotgun today for a penny-start auction, this is the J.C Higgins Model 20.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: JC Higgins
Model: 20
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: 12 Ga
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Pistol Grip Stock with Ribbed Forearm
Action: Pump-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The J.C. Higgins Model 20 is a classic American pump-action shotgun sold through the sporting goods departments of Sears, Roebuck and Co.
under the J.C. Higgins brand name in the mid-20th century, and it remains well known among collectors and hunters as a rugged, affordable field shotgun from the golden age of American sporting firearms. Manufactured for Sears primarily by High Standard Manufacturing Company, the Model 20 was designed as a dependable utility shotgun for hunters, farmers, and recreational shooters who wanted reliable performance without the high cost of premium-brand firearms. Chambered most commonly in 12, 16, or 20 gauge with tubular magazines beneath the barrel, the shotgun became especially popular because of its smooth pump action, solid steel construction, and practical field handling. One of the defining characteristics of the J.C. Higgins Model 20 is its robust all-steel receiver and durable slide-action design, which gave the shotgun a reputation for strength and long service life. The shotgun typically featured walnut or hardwood stocks, blued steel finishes, bead front sights, and interchangeable barrels for the intended hunting application. Mechanically, the Model 20 used a straightforward pump-action system with dual action bars that contributed to smooth and reliable cycling under field conditions. Many examples also included features such as adjustable choke systems or vent-rib barrels on higher-grade variants, providing shooters greater versatility for bird hunting, small game, and clay-target shooting. In practical use, the J.C. Higgins Model 20 developed a reputation as a hardworking and dependable shotgun capable of handling years of hunting and recreational shooting. Shooters frequently praised the shotgun’s solid feel, reliable feeding and extraction, and smooth operation, while hunters appreciated its affordability and ruggedness in harsh outdoor conditions. Because Sears sold enormous numbers of J.C. Higgins firearms throughout the United States during the 1940s, 1950s, and early 1960s, the Model 20 became a familiar sight in duck blinds, upland fields, and rural farmhouses across America.
Model: 20
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: 12 Ga
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Pistol Grip Stock with Ribbed Forearm
Action: Pump-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The J.C. Higgins Model 20 is a classic American pump-action shotgun sold through the sporting goods departments of Sears, Roebuck and Co.
under the J.C. Higgins brand name in the mid-20th century, and it remains well known among collectors and hunters as a rugged, affordable field shotgun from the golden age of American sporting firearms. Manufactured for Sears primarily by High Standard Manufacturing Company, the Model 20 was designed as a dependable utility shotgun for hunters, farmers, and recreational shooters who wanted reliable performance without the high cost of premium-brand firearms. Chambered most commonly in 12, 16, or 20 gauge with tubular magazines beneath the barrel, the shotgun became especially popular because of its smooth pump action, solid steel construction, and practical field handling. One of the defining characteristics of the J.C. Higgins Model 20 is its robust all-steel receiver and durable slide-action design, which gave the shotgun a reputation for strength and long service life. The shotgun typically featured walnut or hardwood stocks, blued steel finishes, bead front sights, and interchangeable barrels for the intended hunting application. Mechanically, the Model 20 used a straightforward pump-action system with dual action bars that contributed to smooth and reliable cycling under field conditions. Many examples also included features such as adjustable choke systems or vent-rib barrels on higher-grade variants, providing shooters greater versatility for bird hunting, small game, and clay-target shooting. In practical use, the J.C. Higgins Model 20 developed a reputation as a hardworking and dependable shotgun capable of handling years of hunting and recreational shooting. Shooters frequently praised the shotgun’s solid feel, reliable feeding and extraction, and smooth operation, while hunters appreciated its affordability and ruggedness in harsh outdoor conditions. Because Sears sold enormous numbers of J.C. Higgins firearms throughout the United States during the 1940s, 1950s, and early 1960s, the Model 20 became a familiar sight in duck blinds, upland fields, and rural farmhouses across America.
Many examples were handed down through generations as family hunting guns because of their durability and practical effectiveness. Although eventually replaced by newer pump-action designs and later Sears-branded shotguns, the J.C. Higgins Model 20 remains appreciated today by collectors and sporting arms enthusiasts for its connection to mid-century American hunting culture, dependable construction, and reputation as a well-made working man’s shotgun from an era when department stores commonly sold quality sporting firearms.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1180331696 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-06-14 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
108 |
