Sears Roebuck JC Higgins 50 Rifle, .30-06 Springfield, 22" Barrel

Description:
The Sears, Roebuck & Co. J.C. Higgins Model 50 is highly regarded as one of the finest "hardware store" rifles ever produced. Manufactured between 1951 and 1955, it was built through an impressive three-way collaboration: a pristine, commercial FN Mauser 98 action imported from Belgium, a premium chrome-lined barrel supplied by High Standard, and a stock marketed by Sears. Chambered in the versatile .30-06 Springfield cartridge, this 22-inch barrel bolt-action rifle remains a legendary "sleeper" choice for hunters seeking custom-grade Mauser quality at a working-class price. The combination of a stiff, solid-breech FN receiver and a high-grade High Standard 22-inch barrel makes the Model 50 exceptionally accurate. When shooting modern .30-06 Springfield hunting loads, it easily extracts the cartridge's full ballistic potential for North American big game, delivering tight groups out to several hundred yards. Because these were sold under a department store brand, they do not command the same collector premiums as a vintage Winchester Model 70. Clean examples are highly sought after by custom gunsmiths who buy them solely to harvest the smooth, ultra-strong FN action for custom build platforms. .30-06 Springfield

Chambers: Bolt Action
Metal Condition: Good Condition with Age Relative Handling Wear
Wood Condition: Fair Condition with Considerable Amount of Scratches & Indentations
Barrels: 22" Barrel
Triggers: Factory
Stock Dimensions:
13 1/2" LOP
Butt Pad: Plastic Buttplate Broken & Missing a Piece
Weight: 8.75 lbs
Sights: Bladed Front Sight Paired with Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear Sights and a Weaver K3 Scope
Item Location: Tulalip, WA

Price: $299.99