J.C. Higgins Model 45 .30-30 Lever-Action Carbine — Sears & Roebuck 103.450, Marlin 336 Pattern, 20" Barrel, 6+1
This Sears & Roebuck-branded J.C. Higgins Model 45 is a .30-30 lever-action carbine built by Marlin on the proven Model 336 pattern. Identified by Sears code 103.450, it features a solid-top, side-eject receiver, a 20" round barrel, and a 6+1 under-barrel tubular magazine. Blued steel construction and walnut-finished wood furniture complete a classic carbine configuration with clear, practical features for field or range use.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The wooden furniture shows scattered scratches and small dents. The receiver and barrel display surface scratches. The bore is bright and clean.
What's Included
- J.C. Higgins Model 45 .30-30 lever-action rifle
Sears & Roebuck branding sets this Model 45 apart, with Sears code 103.450 and Marlin manufacture on the Model 336 pattern. This lineage brings a solid-top receiver with side ejection and a right-side loading gate, offering a layout many shooters find intuitive and efficient.
The action uses an external hammer with a traditional half-cock notch and no cross-bolt safety, aligning with classic lever-gun operation. The steel receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting a scope base if desired.
The 20" round steel barrel feeds from an under-barrel tubular magazine with a 6+1 stated capacity in .30-30. Sighting is straightforward and proven: a semi-buckhorn rear sight with elevator pairs with a ramped bead front.
Furniture is walnut-finished wood with a pistol-grip stock, fluted comb, uncheckered surfaces, a carbine-length forearm, and a ribbed hard buttplate. The blued finish on barrel and receiver complements the classic look, and the 13.25" length of pull provides a familiar carbine fit.