Looking for a J.C Higgins Model 50

[robertb]

Anyone know where I can find a J.C Higgins Model 50 in .270 or .30-06? I'm after one of these for my son for a resonable price.

[jaysouth]

I have one (not for sale) it is a great rifle and very reliable (as are most bolt actions). However, I would buy your son a Ruger American or Savage Axis. There is nothing to 'fix' on one of these. They are accurate shooters right out of the box.

Buying a used Belgian mauser with hi-standard chrome lined barrel assembled over 60 years ago makes it hard to find a used one that won't require some "fix". After buying a Timney trigger, bedding the action, freefloating the barrel and lopping off a couple of inches of the barrel because of a damaged muzzle was the fix it to make mine a decent shooter but won't shoot as well as a used Ruger American that my brother picked up for $300.

Ugliness factor......The cheap wood stock on the Sears makes it a contender for being as ugly as a plastic Ruger or Savage.

There are two on gunbroker right now. One for $325 and one for $400. Both have what appears to be aftermarket stocks which is probably an improvement over the original. At these prices, I would go to Bud's and buy a Ruger or Savage and know for sure what you are getting and more importantly, get factory support. I would pick the ruger over the savage for purely subjective reasons. Edited August 29, 2013 by jaysouth

[Guest chadwelch]

I have a JC Higgins Model 50 30-06 if you are interested in purchasing one. It is in very good condition and I am willing to sell.  You can reach me at ChadWelch1@gmail.com if interested.

[Peevee]

did you ever find a model 50