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Willis · February 16, 2009, 10:25 AM

I have the JC Higgins 22 S-L-LR (Short-Long-Long Rifle) I bought in 1958 with my paper route money. I went to Sears & Roebuck, ordered it and went back by myself a week later and pick it up. I was 15 at the time. Things were a bit different back then. It cost $23. It is bolt action, tube feed, and holds 17 rounds with the one in the chamber. I put a 4x scope on it about 15 years ago. Changed the 4x to a 3-9 about 5 years ago. I still shoot it. It is more accurate at 75 yards than my 10/22. Summer before last I got 50+ gophers (ground squirrels) with it. It does not have a serial number.

Willis

February 16, 2009, 10:25 AM	#13
Willis Member Join Date: June 14, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 37	guns from the past I have the JC Higgins 22 S-L-LR (Short-Long-Long Rifle) I bought in 1958 with my paper route money. I went to Sears & Roebuck, ordered it and went back by myself a week later and pick it up. I was 15 at the time. Things were a bit different back then. It cost $23. It is bolt action, tube feed, and holds 17 rounds with the one in the chamber. I put a 4x scope on it about 15 years ago. Changed the 4x to a 3-9 about 5 years ago. I still shoot it. It is more accurate at 75 yards than my 10/22. Summer before last I got 50+ gophers (ground squirrels) with it. It does not have a serial number. Willis