J.C. Higgins Model 80 .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol, 4.5 in Fixed Barrel, Blued, 1950s Sears Dura-Matic Pattern
This J.C. Higgins Model 80 is a 1950s U.S.-made .22 LR blowback semi-auto built in the High Standard Dura-Matic M-101 pattern and designated by Sears as 583.800. It features a 4.5 inch fixed steel barrel with a forward knurled screw for quick, tool-less removal, a blued steel receiver, and a one-piece brown synthetic wraparound grip with molded checkering and a left-side thumb rest. Magazine not included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is in solid shape with visible scratches and blemishes on the finish. The slide shows minor pitting. The bore presents a bright surface.
What’s Included
- J.C. Higgins Model 80 .22 LR pistol
The Model 80 is the Sears house-brand variant of the High Standard Dura-Matic, reflecting post-war U.S. retail branding while retaining the M-101 pattern’s .22 LR blowback design. Sears identified this configuration as 583.800, which is stamped on the left-side barrel/receiver along with the caliber marking.
The 4.5 inch fixed steel barrel uses a forward knurled screw that allows fast, tool-less barrel removal. The receiver and slide wear a blued finish, and the ejection port is on the right side.
Controls are straightforward and user-focused. A button-type magazine catch sits on the left side behind the takedown screw. The pistol uses iron sights with a steel blade front on the barrel and a square-notch rear in a dovetail.
Ergonomics come from a one-piece brown synthetic wraparound grip with molded checkering and a left-side thumb rest. Magazine not included.