Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this pump-action shotgun today for a penny-start auction, this is the J.C.Higgins / Sears, Roebuck & Co. 102.25!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: J.C. Higgins / Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Model: 102.25
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: 12 Gauge / 2 3/4" Chamber
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 18 3/4" Barrel with Cylinder Choke
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Buttstock with Ribbed Walnut Forearm
Action: Pump-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
From 1908 until 1962, Sears, Roebuck & Company sold a wide variety of sporting goods and recreational equipment, including bicycles, golf clubs, rifles, shotguns, and revolvers under the brand name "J. C. Higgins." These products were well made and were popular with the company's historical core of rural and working-class consumers. Like many other Sears products, the Sears firearms were originally made by major firearm manufacturers. The J.C. Higgins brand for Sears Sporting Goods was replaced with the Ted Williams brand. Many of the more durable J.C. Higgins products are still available as second-hand items.
The brand name, J. C. Higgins, was based on a real person, John Higgins who was a Sears employee. He moved from his birth country of Ireland to the United States in his late teens and began working for Sears in 1898. He spent his entire working career with Sears and was Vice President for the company for a period of time. He was actually born with no middle name, but the Sears Co. presented the idea of labeling their sporting goods line with his name and saw it more presentable, labeling the brand as J.C. Higgins. He worked with the company until his retirement as head bookkeeper in 1930. Higgins died in 1950. His expertise in sporting goods or sports is unknown.
Model: 102.25
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: 12 Gauge / 2 3/4" Chamber
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 18 3/4" Barrel with Cylinder Choke
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Buttstock with Ribbed Walnut Forearm
Action: Pump-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
From 1908 until 1962, Sears, Roebuck & Company sold a wide variety of sporting goods and recreational equipment, including bicycles, golf clubs, rifles, shotguns, and revolvers under the brand name "J. C. Higgins." These products were well made and were popular with the company's historical core of rural and working-class consumers. Like many other Sears products, the Sears firearms were originally made by major firearm manufacturers. The J.C. Higgins brand for Sears Sporting Goods was replaced with the Ted Williams brand. Many of the more durable J.C. Higgins products are still available as second-hand items.
The brand name, J. C. Higgins, was based on a real person, John Higgins who was a Sears employee. He moved from his birth country of Ireland to the United States in his late teens and began working for Sears in 1898. He spent his entire working career with Sears and was Vice President for the company for a period of time. He was actually born with no middle name, but the Sears Co. presented the idea of labeling their sporting goods line with his name and saw it more presentable, labeling the brand as J.C. Higgins. He worked with the company until his retirement as head bookkeeper in 1930. Higgins died in 1950. His expertise in sporting goods or sports is unknown.
The J.C. Higgins Model 102.25 is a distinguished pump-action shotgun produced for Sears, Roebuck & Co. and was bases off of the J. Stevens Arms Company Model 520A. Known for its reliability and value, this 12-gauge firearm reflects the high standards of craftsmanship and affordability characteristic of the J.C. Higgins brand. It typically features a blue finish and an 18 3/4" barrel optimized for a balance of performance and practicality. The Model 102.25’s robust construction ensures dependable operation, making it a favored choice among home defense, hunters, and shooting enthusiasts seeking a dependable, budget-friendly option.
Note: This particular example is not functioning correctly due to the fact that the forearm does not stay locked in place after loading a new shell and we recommend that this example be inspected by a local gunsmith before use.
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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