Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-shot, bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Sears, Roebuck, & Co. J.C. Higgins Model 103.18.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Sears, Roebuck, & Co. / J.C. Higgins
Model: 103.18
Serial: No Serial Number
Date of Manufacture: Pre-1968
Caliber: .22 Short/Long/Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade with Brass Bead Front and Elevator Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Plain One-Piece Hardwood Stock
Action: Single-Shot, Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Sears, Roebuck, & Co. J.C. Higgins Model 103.18 is a single-shot, bolt-action .22 caliber rifle produced during the post–World War II era, primarily in the late 1940s through the early 1950s. Sold through Sears catalogs and retail stores under the J.C. Higgins brand, the Model 103.18 was designed as an entry-level rifle for training, plinking, and small-game use. Its single-shot configuration emphasized safety, deliberate marksmanship, and simplicity, making it especially popular for youth instruction and first-time shooters. Featuring a manually operated bolt, open iron sights, and a plain hardwood stock, the rifle reflected the utilitarian philosophy common to Sears-branded firearms of the period.
Model: 103.18
Serial: No Serial Number
Date of Manufacture: Pre-1968
Caliber: .22 Short/Long/Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade with Brass Bead Front and Elevator Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Plain One-Piece Hardwood Stock
Action: Single-Shot, Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Sears, Roebuck, & Co. J.C. Higgins Model 103.18 is a single-shot, bolt-action .22 caliber rifle produced during the post–World War II era, primarily in the late 1940s through the early 1950s. Sold through Sears catalogs and retail stores under the J.C. Higgins brand, the Model 103.18 was designed as an entry-level rifle for training, plinking, and small-game use. Its single-shot configuration emphasized safety, deliberate marksmanship, and simplicity, making it especially popular for youth instruction and first-time shooters. Featuring a manually operated bolt, open iron sights, and a plain hardwood stock, the rifle reflected the utilitarian philosophy common to Sears-branded firearms of the period.
Historically, the Model 103.18 fits within Sears’ broader strategy of offering affordable, dependable sporting arms sourced from established American manufacturers and sold under house brand names. While lacking advanced features or embellishment, the rifle earned a reputation for durability and consistent performance, traits that contributed to its widespread use in homes, farms, and shooting clubs across the country. Today, the J.C. Higgins Model 103.18 is appreciated by collectors for its straightforward design and its role in introducing generations of Americans to shooting sports. Surviving examples serve as modest but meaningful representations of mid-20th-century sporting culture and Sears’ influence on the civilian firearms market.
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.
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