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CliffH · September 22, 2006, 02:58 PM

I'm hoping ya'll can help ID this shotgun. Bought it a couple of decades ago, didn't get a manual or any background with it - guess the gun shop didn't have anything on it. I've only shot it once, way back when, maybe 1 box of rounds. Since then, it's been kept loaded with 2 rounds and cleaned occassionaly.

The only markings I can find on it are:

J.C. Higgins Model 20 Sears.Roebuck and Co. 583.56 Proof Tested 12ga 2 3/4 Chamber

I couldn't find a serial number on it.

I did some research on it myself, what I came up with was that it's probably a High Standard model 200, manufactured in the late '40's or early '50's; but I'm not sure what I found actually applies to this shotgun.

If it is that old, is it safe to fire modern rounds in it? And, should I limit the rounds to anything specific - such as no slugs, etc? I realize it can only fire 2 3/4" rounds.

I'd also like to find a copy of the instruction manual for it.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

September 22, 2006, 02:58 PM	#1
CliffH Member Join Date: September 22, 2006 Location: Van Zandt Cnty, TX Posts: 29	J.C. Higgins model 20 I'm hoping ya'll can help ID this shotgun. Bought it a couple of decades ago, didn't get a manual or any background with it - guess the gun shop didn't have anything on it. I've only shot it once, way back when, maybe 1 box of rounds. Since then, it's been kept loaded with 2 rounds and cleaned occassionaly. The only markings I can find on it are: J.C. Higgins Model 20 Sears.Roebuck and Co. 583.56 Proof Tested 12ga 2 3/4 Chamber I couldn't find a serial number on it. I did some research on it myself, what I came up with was that it's probably a High Standard model 200, manufactured in the late '40's or early '50's; but I'm not sure what I found actually applies to this shotgun. If it is that old, is it safe to fire modern rounds in it? And, should I limit the rounds to anything specific - such as no slugs, etc? I realize it can only fire 2 3/4" rounds. I'd also like to find a copy of the instruction manual for it. Thanks in advance for any assistance.