High Standard J.C. Higgins 583.2 Model 10 16 Gauge Bolt-Action Shotgun, 26" Barrel, Modified Choke, 4+1, 2 3/4" Chamber
This J.C. Higgins 583.2 Model 10 is a High Standard-made, bolt-action repeating 16-gauge marked for Sears, Roebuck and Co. It features a 26" steel barrel with a fixed Modified choke, a large top ejection port, an underside loading port, and an under-barrel tubular magazine rated 4+1. The bore is clean with a mirror finish, and a ventilated recoil pad has been installed. Barrel and receiver are blued, with the barrel marked "PROOF TESTED" and chambered for 2 3/4".
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal shows scattered scratches and blemishes. The bolt handle and bolt face show pitting. The barrel's finish has spots of pitting.
What’s Included
- High Standard J.C. Higgins 583.2 Model 10 16-gauge bolt-action shotgun
- Installed ventilated recoil pad
Receiver roll marking reads "J.C. HIGGINS - MODEL 583.2 - SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO." Sears vendor code 583 denotes High Standard manufacture, and the 583.2 designation identifies the 16-gauge Model 10 variant. The barrel is marked "16 GA. MOD. - 2 3/4 CHAMBER." and "PROOF TESTED."
This is a bolt-action repeating shotgun with top ejection and an under-barrel tubular magazine loaded via the oval port on the underside. Capacity is stated at 4+1. Both barrel and receiver are steel with a blued finish, and the country of origin is the United States.
The 26" barrel is paired with a fixed Modified choke and a brass bead front sight (no rear sight), delivering a straightforward field configuration. The bore condition is excellent, described as clean with a mirror finish and no signs of wear.
The hardwood stock has a pistol-grip profile and is uncheckered. A ventilated recoil pad has been installed, and the length of pull measures 13.5".
A documented recall applied to certain 12-gauge Model 10 serial ranges; it did not apply to the 16-gauge 583.2 variant.