#65 • J.C. Higgins Model 101.25 Bolt-Action Shotgun - .410 Bore

Part of WINTER SPORTSMAN CONSIGNMENT AUCTION MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH 6:30PM (timed auction by Edinburg Auction Sales. Inc. )

Starting at $10.00

Status: Available

Category: FIREARMS

J.C. Higgins | Model 101.25 | .410 Bore | Bolt-Action Shotgun | 24" Barrel The J.C. Higgins Model 101.25 is an American-made, bolt-action .410 bore shotgun marketed by Sears, Roebuck and Co. under its well-known J.C. Higgins sporting goods brand. These shotguns represent an era when major American department stores offered affordable, practical firearms for hunting, recreational shooting, and general sporting use. The J.C. Higgins name became a familiar sight in Sears catalogs and stores throughout the mid-20th century. Rather than manufacturing firearms directly, Sears contracted with established American firearms manufacturers to produce rifles and shotguns bearing its house-brand markings. These firearms provided generations of American sportsmen with accessible alternatives to more expensive name-brand models. The Model 101.25, manufactured for Sears by Savage/Stevens, is a bolt-action repeating shotgun chambered in .410 bore, a popular choice for small-game hunting and recreational shooting. Its manually operated bolt-action design reflects a period when repeating shotguns were offered in several configurations beyond the more familiar pump-action and semiautomatic designs. This example features a 24-inch barrel and is chambered to accept both 2½-inch and 3-inch .410 shotshells. The barrel and traditional wood stock give the shotgun the classic appearance associated with mid-century American sporting firearms. The Model 101.25 incorporates a tubular magazine feeding system, distinguishing it from single-shot .410 shotguns of the same period. Its straightforward bolt-action mechanism and traditional sporting configuration made this style of shotgun a practical choice for hunters and recreational shooters. Firearm Specs Manufacturer: Savage/Stevens (Sears contract manufacture) Brand: J.C. Higgins / Sears, Roebuck and Co. Model: 101.25 Caliber: .410 Bore Action: Bolt-action repeating shotgun Barrel Length: 24" Finish: Blued steel Stock/Grip: Wood sporting stock Chamber: 2½" and 3" Magazine: Tubular magazine Country of Manufacture: United States Year of Manufacture: Mid-20th century; exact year not confirmed Serial Number NSN  Condition This J.C. Higgins Model 101.25 is in fair overall condition, displaying cosmetic wear consistent with its age and previous handling. The wood stock exhibits scratches and dings, reflecting years of handling and use. The barrel and receiver show faint surface scratches, with the metal retaining its traditional sporting appearance. The bore is shiny. With its Sears J.C. Higgins heritage, bolt-action repeating design, 24-inch barrel, and versatile .410 bore chambering, this Model 101.25 represents an interesting example of the practical sporting shotguns sold through American department stores during the mid-20th century. Its traditional wood furniture and recognizable configuration make it appealing to enthusiasts of vintage American sporting firearms.