JC Higgins Mauser 30-06
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JohnBT
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Does it look like this?
www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=247688165
It's really a very good $1000 rifle that sells for $400 or $500.
www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=247688165
It's really a very good $1000 rifle that sells for $400 or $500.
El Mariachi
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Buy it, they are supposedly most fantastic rifles. And getting rarer by the day....
MMCSRET
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They came in two variations, initially. The Model 50 and the 51. Both built on FN receivers and barreled with High Standard barrels, chrome lined. The difference as far as I can tell is that the Model 51 came with a checkered stock. My Model 51 is dated 4-56 on the underside of the barrel just forward of the receiver. Great shooter and worth much more than the 300$ I paid for it about two years ago.
El Mariachi
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Yup, MM, I bought that '49 Husqy #640 8x57 for $325.00 last spring 'cuz I couldn't find any #50 or #51's at the time for under $495.00. And some of those were pushing the $625 mark....
I love mine.
The J.C. Higgins Model 50 uses a top of the line FN Belgian Mauser action and a chrome lined barrel made by High Standard. I don't know the twist but I can tell you from experience my 30-06 shoots bullets from 150 to 220 grains very accurately.
It has an unusual trigger in that the trigger mechanism is in the trigger guard and the sear is on the action. Use great restraint if you decide to stone the trigger surfaces; if you remove just a tiny amount of material, the trigger geometry is such that the cocking piece will move forward enough to make it difficult to engage the safety. This condition is fixable, but is better avoided.
I can't tell what scope bases you have now, but most standard Mauser bases will fit. You will need a 30-06 length scope or extension bases if you use a shorter scope.
The FN commercial Mauser action is one of the finest rifle actions ever made. The barrel is uncommonly accurate and resists corrosion. They are terrific guns.
I have shot many many hunderds of hand loads in mine and just love it. Enjoy it's a great under appreated rifle with quality fit and finish you just don't find in todays production rifles.
The J.C. Higgins Model 50 uses a top of the line FN Belgian Mauser action and a chrome lined barrel made by High Standard. I don't know the twist but I can tell you from experience my 30-06 shoots bullets from 150 to 220 grains very accurately.
It has an unusual trigger in that the trigger mechanism is in the trigger guard and the sear is on the action. Use great restraint if you decide to stone the trigger surfaces; if you remove just a tiny amount of material, the trigger geometry is such that the cocking piece will move forward enough to make it difficult to engage the safety. This condition is fixable, but is better avoided.
I can't tell what scope bases you have now, but most standard Mauser bases will fit. You will need a 30-06 length scope or extension bases if you use a shorter scope.
The FN commercial Mauser action is one of the finest rifle actions ever made. The barrel is uncommonly accurate and resists corrosion. They are terrific guns.
I have shot many many hunderds of hand loads in mine and just love it. Enjoy it's a great under appreated rifle with quality fit and finish you just don't find in todays production rifles.
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The Model 50 and the similar Model 51 use FN commercial Mauser actions and chrome lined barrels from High Standard. They are extremely well made and very accurate. They sold for $100 in the early 50s due to favorable exchange rates and Sears' relationship to High Standard. That's roughly $900 in today's money, but IMO you couldn't build a rifle of this quality for less than $1500 today.
Because of the Sears association they are shunned by gun snobs and snatched up at low prices by those who value performance over image. I have two that I got for $250 in the late 80's and mid 90s. Prices have crept up since then with inflation and since the word has gotten out over the internet. (Don't tell anyone!). I expect that they would go for $400-600 now.
Because of the Sears association they are shunned by gun snobs and snatched up at low prices by those who value performance over image. I have two that I got for $250 in the late 80's and mid 90s. Prices have crept up since then with inflation and since the word has gotten out over the internet. (Don't tell anyone!). I expect that they would go for $400-600 now.
bobnob
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You blokes don't know how lucky you are!
If we could even find one of these in Australia they'd be slugging you 1200 odd bucks at least.
Not too many bargain guns over here. Some places will even charge you 600 bucks for a Mossberg ATR!
Anyway I say buy it!
If we could even find one of these in Australia they'd be slugging you 1200 odd bucks at least.
Not too many bargain guns over here. Some places will even charge you 600 bucks for a Mossberg ATR!
Anyway I say buy it!
Jonny V
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I agree with the above posters. I've been collecting model 50's and can tell you first hand that no sub-$1000 current rifle can match it. The fit and finish are outstanding. There are no sheet metal or stamped parts on the weapon (not the mag well, minor parts, nothing). Every one is hand fit together.
Why anyone would waste their money on a new rifle when these things are out there is just beyond me.
Why anyone would waste their money on a new rifle when these things are out there is just beyond me.
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