J.C. Higgins Model 30 .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle, 24 inch Barrel, 15+1 Tubular Magazine, 1950s 583-Series
This J.C. Higgins Model 30 is a 1950s 583-series .22 LR semi-automatic rifle made in the United States by High Standard for Sears. It features a 24 inch barrel, a fixed under-barrel tubular magazine with a 15+1 capacity, and a two-piece hardwood stock with an integrated retractable sling. The receiver top includes integral tip-off grooves for scope rings, and the rifle retains classic open sights with a ramped front blade and a leaf rear with a stepped elevator. As a pre-1968 rimfire, it has no visible serial number.
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: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. Light pitting is present. The front sight is very loose in its dovetail.
What’s Included
- J.C. Higgins Model 30 .22 LR semi-automatic rifle
The Model 30 operates on a semi-automatic blowback system and is chambered for .22 LR only. Its fixed under-barrel tubular magazine holds 15 rounds plus one in the chamber and loads from the muzzle via a removable inner tube. The 24 inch barrel supports reliable cycling and consistent rimfire performance.
Sighting equipment includes a ramped front blade and a leaf rear with a stepped elevator for elevation adjustment. The receiver top has integral tip-off grooves for scope rings, giving users flexibility in mounting rings that fit those grooves. The front sight is dovetailed into a ramp for a traditional, durable setup.
The two-piece hardwood stock features a pistol-grip profile and uncheckered surfaces, with forend ears that overlap the receiver. An integrated retractable sling is built into the stock for convenient carry, and the buttplate is black with the J.C. Higgins crest. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches, offering a full-size fit.
This rifle belongs to the 583-series and was produced in the 1950s in the United States by High Standard under the J.C. Higgins brand for Sears. As a pre-1968 rimfire, it has no visible serial number. The design emphasizes straightforward operation and durable materials, with the classic features collectors and shooters expect from the J.C. Higgins line.