Sears Roebuck J.C. Higgins Model 45 Stripped Receiver, .30-30, 1962 Marlin V-Prefix, Side-Eject Solid-Top Steel
This Sears-branded J.C. Higgins Model 45 stripped receiver is a Marlin 336-pattern, side-eject, solid-top steel receiver from 1962 Marlin production (V-prefix). It retains factory barrel threads, the right-side loading-gate cut, and multiple drilled-and-tapped holes on both sidewalls. Sears/Marlin cross-reference is commonly listed as 103.450/103.451, making this a useful period-correct component for those familiar with the Sears lineup.
Sears & Roebuck Co. J.C. Higgins Model 45 stripped receiver. This looks more like a Winchester 92 or 94 style clone than a Marlin 336.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Not applicable — receiver only; no barrel present.
Specific Condition Notes: Surface pitting, finish loss, and scattered dings, scratches, and blemishes are present throughout the receiver. This is a gunsmith special and is offered as pictured.
What’s Included
- J.C. Higgins Model 45 stripped steel receiver
Branded for Sears as the J.C. Higgins Model 45, this stripped receiver aligns with Marlin 336-pattern geometry while carrying Sears retail lineage. The V-prefix serial indicates 1962 Marlin manufacture, a detail that ties it to a specific production era.
The receiver features a side-eject, solid-top design with barrel threads present. The right side shows the elongated oval loading-gate cut with a single screw hole, and both sidewalls have multiple drilled-and-tapped holes consistent with period configurations.
No maker’s rollmarks are visible on the receiver. Sears/Marlin cross-reference commonly appears as 103.450/103.451.
As noted above, this looks more like a Winchester 92 or 94 style clone than a Marlin 336. Offered as a gunsmith special, it comes as pictured for those seeking a Sears-marked, 1962 Marlin-produced receiver with clear 336-pattern cues.