Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this break-action double-barrel shotgun for a penny-start auction, this is the JC Higgins/Sears,Roebuck 1017 (311A)!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: JC Higgins/Sears, Roebuck
Model: 1017 (311A)
Caliber: 20 Gauge
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock and Foregrip
Action: Break-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The JC Higgins/Sears, Roebuck Model 101.7—corresponding to the Savage-produced Stevens Model 311A—is a classic American side-by-side shotgun that embodies the rugged simplicity, workmanlike reliability, and blue-collar practicality that defined mid-20th-century utility firearms. Typically chambered in popular gauges such as 12, 16, or 20, the 101.7 features dual external hammers concealed beneath its boxlock action, offering a straightforward and extremely durable internal mechanism prized for its ability to withstand decades of hard use with minimal maintenance. Its side-by-side barrels, often 28" to 30" with fixed chokes, were built from stout steel and paired with a solid top rib and brass bead to create a gun that points instinctively and patterns consistently for everything from upland birds to farm-yard pest control. The action locks up via a robust underlug and top lever, giving the 101.7 a reassuringly tight fit even on well-used examples, and the dual triggers—one for each barrel—allow quick selection of choke and barrel without mechanical selectors. Sears typically specified hardwood stocks, usually walnut or walnut-finished birch, with a rounded pistol grip, splinter forend, and a serviceable buttplate, resulting in a shotgun that feels honest and utilitarian rather than ornate. Despite its modest price when new, the 101.7/311A surprises many modern shooters with its solid heft, natural swing, and near-indestructible build quality; these guns were purchased to be used hard, and many remain in the field today functioning as reliably as they did 60 or 70 years ago.
Model: 1017 (311A)
Caliber: 20 Gauge
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock and Foregrip
Action: Break-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The JC Higgins/Sears, Roebuck Model 101.7—corresponding to the Savage-produced Stevens Model 311A—is a classic American side-by-side shotgun that embodies the rugged simplicity, workmanlike reliability, and blue-collar practicality that defined mid-20th-century utility firearms. Typically chambered in popular gauges such as 12, 16, or 20, the 101.7 features dual external hammers concealed beneath its boxlock action, offering a straightforward and extremely durable internal mechanism prized for its ability to withstand decades of hard use with minimal maintenance. Its side-by-side barrels, often 28" to 30" with fixed chokes, were built from stout steel and paired with a solid top rib and brass bead to create a gun that points instinctively and patterns consistently for everything from upland birds to farm-yard pest control. The action locks up via a robust underlug and top lever, giving the 101.7 a reassuringly tight fit even on well-used examples, and the dual triggers—one for each barrel—allow quick selection of choke and barrel without mechanical selectors. Sears typically specified hardwood stocks, usually walnut or walnut-finished birch, with a rounded pistol grip, splinter forend, and a serviceable buttplate, resulting in a shotgun that feels honest and utilitarian rather than ornate. Despite its modest price when new, the 101.7/311A surprises many modern shooters with its solid heft, natural swing, and near-indestructible build quality; these guns were purchased to be used hard, and many remain in the field today functioning as reliably as they did 60 or 70 years ago.
For collectors and shooters alike, a clean JC Higgins 101.7 stands as a tangible reminder of the era when Sears partnered with major American manufacturers to offer affordable firearms without compromising durability, making it a beloved and enduring example of the no-nonsense, all-steel double-barrels that once filled barns, pickup racks, and game belts across the country.
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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