J.C. Higgins Model 35 Pump-Action .22 LR Rifle – 24" Barrel, 12+1 Tube Magazine, 1950s High Standard Build
The J.C. Higgins Model 35 is a 1950s-era, pump-action rimfire rifle built for Sears by High Standard. It combines a lightweight alloy receiver with a 24-inch steel barrel, a 12-round tubular magazine, and the ability to cycle .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 LR cartridges interchangeably. Collectors value this model as the last generation of pump-action rimfires sold under the J.C. Higgins name before the line ended in 1962.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – shows signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good – intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The barrel is currently loose and should be evaluated by a qualified gunsmith before firing. Exterior surfaces display scattered handling marks and scratches.
What’s Included
- J.C. Higgins Model 35 pump-action rifle
High Standard produced this Model 35 under Sears vendor code 583.3500, a marking that collectors use to confirm factory origin. The rifle keeps weight to roughly 5.5 pounds by pairing its blued steel barrel with a matte-black alloy receiver.
The action feeds from a 12-shot tubular magazine and includes a cross-bolt safety. Parts interchange with High Standard Sport King/Flite King P100 models, making service and spares straightforward.
A varnished hardwood pistol-grip stock, matching pump fore-end, and decorative star-V buttplate give the rifle signature J.C. Higgins styling. Traditional iron sights—a dovetailed steel blade front and buckhorn elevator rear—provide a familiar sight picture for small-game or target work.