AboutSid Lark Expertise I can answer questions concerning hand guns, rifles, shotguns and related ammo and ballistics questions. I cannot answer questions concerning paint-ball, airguns, etc. Also any questions related to hunting and/or related firearm useage can be answered.
If asking about gun history and/or values please limit your question about one gun at a time. I limit the number of questions to five a day (so I have time to respond to all) and it defeats that purpose if I'm being ask about a half dozen guns or more in just "one" question.
Experience I have over 35 years experience in hunting, shooting sports, and firearm collecting. I am a outdoor skills/hunter education instructor. I am a firearms instructor and have participated in PPC competition for many years in the midwest. I have received training in counter sniper tactics and held a position in said capacity on a police emergency response team. Retired law enforcement professional. I have held a F.F.L. and owned a firearms store for over 10 years. I also am currently the president of a 1400 member conservation organization which oversees shotgun, handgun, and rifle shooting sports.
Organizations Life Member of the North American Hunting Club and the N.R.A. Adam's Conservation Club President. Hunter Ed. Instructor for Ohio Division of Wildlife. State Chairman of Ohio Ducks Unlimited. Past member of the Ohio Gun Collectors and Ohio Police Chief's Associations. Past member of the International Assoc. of Chief's of Police. Past member of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and Criminal Justice Training Center.
Question I found a JC Higgins 16 gauge bolt action shotgun 583-18 and was wondering if you could tell me where I could find information about the recall.
Answer Hi Sam,
I would suggest that you contact Sears at 1-800-817-9165 for information on the shotgun that you describe. If your gun is one of the "recalled" ones, Sears is (or at least was) paying $160.00 for the bolt from the gun/s to prevent them from being used. They should be able to provide you with the current status and details concerning this program/recall.
The shotguns were sold in Sears stores as the "J.C. Higgins Bolt Action 12-gauge Model 10 Shotgun" during the 1950's. The product numbers are 583.13 through 583.22
Sears carried shotguns under the product name "J.C. Higgins" from 1946 to 1962. The recall was ordered due to a problem with the bolt latch assembly, which could cause the assembly to fail allowing it to dislodge and strike the operator.
You should not discharge the firearm and contact Sears at the number provided for verification and instructions.
