Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this nostalgic pump-action shotgun for a penny-start auction; this is the Sears, Roebuck, & Co. J.C. Higgins Model 20!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Sears, Roebuck, & Co. / High Standard
Model: J.C. Higgins Model 20
Serial: No Serial Number
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 ¾" Chambered
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Ventilated Ribbed Barrel with J.C. Higgins “Power Pack”
Optics/Sights: Gold Front and Mid-Bead Sights
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Pistol Grip Stock and Ribbed Forearm
Action: Pump-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Sears Roebuck J.C. Higgins Model 20 is one of the most recognizable private-label shotguns sold in mid-20th-century America, built for Sears by High Standard and marketed under the J.C. Higgins brand name. Produced from the late 1940s through the early 1960s, the Model 20 was a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun that earned a reputation for rugged dependability at an affordable price. Mechanically, it featured a solid steel receiver with dual action bars, a tubular magazine beneath the barrel, and a bottom-ejecting system that kept spent hulls from flying across the shooter’s line of sight. Most examples were configured with 26", 28", or 30" barrels, fitted with either a plain bead or adjustable choke, and were chambered for 2 ¾" 12-gauge shells. At a time when many working-class hunters and farmers relied on mail-order stores to equip themselves, the Model 20 represented a functional, cost-effective alternative to higher-priced Winchester or Remington pump guns, yet retained the mechanical reliability demanded for bird hunting, small-game pursuits, and farm utility. In terms of design character, the J.C. Higgins Model 20 is often remembered for its solid build quality and straightforward handling. The walnut or hardwood stocks were plain but serviceable, often checkered lightly for grip, and a steel buttplate or simple rubber recoil pad completed the package. Sears offered the shotgun with various barrel lengths and choke options, making it adaptable to everything from upland bird hunting to waterfowl. Its bottom-eject feature, unusual for the time, allowed both right- and left-handed shooters to use the gun comfortably, a detail that contributed to its lasting popularity. While production ceased decades ago, many examples are still in circulation today and continue to serve reliably, a testament to their durability. Collectors view the Model 20 not so much as a high-end collectible but as a nostalgic representation of the era when department stores brought quality firearms into everyday American households, making it an enduring symbol of practical, no-frills gun ownership.
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.
Model: J.C. Higgins Model 20
Serial: No Serial Number
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 ¾" Chambered
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Ventilated Ribbed Barrel with J.C. Higgins “Power Pack”
Optics/Sights: Gold Front and Mid-Bead Sights
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Pistol Grip Stock and Ribbed Forearm
Action: Pump-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Sears Roebuck J.C. Higgins Model 20 is one of the most recognizable private-label shotguns sold in mid-20th-century America, built for Sears by High Standard and marketed under the J.C. Higgins brand name. Produced from the late 1940s through the early 1960s, the Model 20 was a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun that earned a reputation for rugged dependability at an affordable price. Mechanically, it featured a solid steel receiver with dual action bars, a tubular magazine beneath the barrel, and a bottom-ejecting system that kept spent hulls from flying across the shooter’s line of sight. Most examples were configured with 26", 28", or 30" barrels, fitted with either a plain bead or adjustable choke, and were chambered for 2 ¾" 12-gauge shells. At a time when many working-class hunters and farmers relied on mail-order stores to equip themselves, the Model 20 represented a functional, cost-effective alternative to higher-priced Winchester or Remington pump guns, yet retained the mechanical reliability demanded for bird hunting, small-game pursuits, and farm utility. In terms of design character, the J.C. Higgins Model 20 is often remembered for its solid build quality and straightforward handling. The walnut or hardwood stocks were plain but serviceable, often checkered lightly for grip, and a steel buttplate or simple rubber recoil pad completed the package. Sears offered the shotgun with various barrel lengths and choke options, making it adaptable to everything from upland bird hunting to waterfowl. Its bottom-eject feature, unusual for the time, allowed both right- and left-handed shooters to use the gun comfortably, a detail that contributed to its lasting popularity. While production ceased decades ago, many examples are still in circulation today and continue to serve reliably, a testament to their durability. Collectors view the Model 20 not so much as a high-end collectible but as a nostalgic representation of the era when department stores brought quality firearms into everyday American households, making it an enduring symbol of practical, no-frills gun ownership.
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
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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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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