J.C. Higgins Model 42 DL .22 S/L/LR Bolt-Action Rifle, 22 in Barrel, 8+1 Capacity, Tasco 4x15 Scope
This J.C. Higgins Model 42 DL is a Sears house-brand bolt-action rimfire built by Marlin and cross-referenced to the Marlin Model 80/80DL. It dates to the 1946–early 1960s era and is chambered for .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle. This full-size sporter features a 22-inch barrel, an 8-round detachable magazine, a hardwood stock, and a factory-style front sight configuration with a dovetail blank at the rear. A Tasco 4x15 scope is installed in tip-off rings.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Metal surfaces show extensive finish wear with pitting present across much of the exterior. The bore presents clean with defined rifling.
What’s Included
- Tasco compact rimfire scope (4x15) mounted in tip-off rings
- One 8-round detachable steel box magazine
Built by Marlin for Sears under the J.C. Higgins brand, the Model 42 DL aligns with the Marlin Model 80/80DL pattern. It uses a right-hand bolt with a two-position safety located at the right-rear of the receiver, and a steel receiver construction typical of the period.
Chambering spans .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle, offering broad ammunition compatibility. Feeding is via a detachable 8-round box magazine for an 8+1 overall capacity, paired with a 22-inch barrel suited to general rimfire use.
The sighting setup features an unhooded front blade on a ramp and a rear dovetail blank, reflecting a scope-focused configuration. A Tasco 4x15 scope is installed in tip-off rings, providing simple, fixed 4x magnification for rimfire distances.
The rifle carries a full-size, one-piece hardwood sporter stock with a pistol grip and a 13.5-inch length of pull. This traditional layout delivers familiar handling and a classic sporting profile.