J.C. Higgins Model 20 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, 23 Inch Barrel, Vent Rib, Adjustable Choke/Compensator, Blued Steel, Wood Stock
This J.C. Higgins Model 20 is a 12 gauge pump-action shotgun with a 23-inch barrel, ventilated and matted rib, and an external ring-adjustable choke/compensator with indexed settings and a yardage scale. The Sears catalog code 583.200 is rollmarked on the gun. It features a blued steel receiver and barrel, right-side ejection, wood furniture with checkering, and a J.C. Higgins-branded red rubber recoil pad.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: Scratches and blemishes are present across the shotgun. Pitting is visible on the finish. The vent rib shows damage.
What’s Included
- J.C. Higgins Model 20 12 gauge pump-action shotgun (mfg. part no. 583.200)
The 23-inch barrel is paired with a ventilated, matted rib and a brass bead front sight, providing a clear sighting plane. An external ring-adjustable choke/compensator with indexed settings and a yardage scale is fitted at the muzzle, allowing on-barrel adjustment of pattern constriction.
The receiver and barrel wear a blued finish over steel, with right-side ejection and a tubular magazine secured by a single barrel/magazine band. Capacity is 5+1 with 2 3/4-inch shells, and the rollmark includes the Sears catalog code 583.200 as well as "PROOF TESTED – 12 GA. 2 3/4" CHAMBER."
Wood furniture includes a one-piece buttstock with pistol-grip checkering, an inletted grip-cap medallion, and a separate inletted stock name plate. A grooved corncob wood fore-end complements the action for positive purchase during cycling. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches, and the butt is finished with a J.C. Higgins-branded red rubber recoil pad.
Additional functional details include a bead sighting setup, a smooth pump action, and a classic blued-and-wood aesthetic. The configuration reflects the period features associated with the Sears-marked J.C. Higgins line and the specific 583.200 designation.