Here's what I can tell you so far about the rifle in question:
*Bolt-action 22 rifle with tubular magazine.
*Sold by Sears, Robuck and Co. under "JC Higgins" moniker.
*Rifle is actually a Marlin Model 81.
*Only the Sears/JC Higgins nomenclature is present on the barrel.
*Purchased during 1960s, and in as-new condition. Production presumed to have occurred during this period.
*This rifle is functionally equivalent to Marlin's current Model 81TS bolt-action 22 rifle.
I've already sent a letter to Marlin in New Haven, CT, requesting an Owner's Manual and any other documentation about this rifle that may presently be available.
In the interim, I'm hoping that an estimate of the rifle's value may be provided to me.
Thanks,
Tall Man
*Bolt-action 22 rifle with tubular magazine.
*Sold by Sears, Robuck and Co. under "JC Higgins" moniker.
*Rifle is actually a Marlin Model 81.
*Only the Sears/JC Higgins nomenclature is present on the barrel.
*Purchased during 1960s, and in as-new condition. Production presumed to have occurred during this period.
*This rifle is functionally equivalent to Marlin's current Model 81TS bolt-action 22 rifle.
I've already sent a letter to Marlin in New Haven, CT, requesting an Owner's Manual and any other documentation about this rifle that may presently be available.
In the interim, I'm hoping that an estimate of the rifle's value may be provided to me.
Thanks,
Tall Man