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'''Fire Modes:''' Single shot (pump-action) | '''Fire Modes:''' Single shot (pump-action) | ||
'''History:''' The J.C. Higgins Shotgun Series was manufactured by High Standard Arms under contract for Sears & | '''History:''' The J.C. Higgins Shotgun Series was a branded commercial shotgun, manufactured by High Standard Arms under contract for the department store chain Sears & Roebuck. J.C. Higgins was specifically a Sears firearms line and was sold in its stores and through its catalog for many years. It was very common in the first half of the 20th century for large retail outfits like Sears, Woolworths, Great Western and others to have firearms manufactured by American gun companies and then sell them under them under their own line. Typically these contract guns were no-frills and therefore more affordable, but quality didn't suffer. The Model 21 "Ted Williams" Deluxe was obviously a more luxurious model. J.C. Higgins was actually a long-term employee of Sears who passed away in 1950. The J.C. Higgins Model 21 "Ted Williams" Deluxe was essentially the same shotgun. The only real difference was cosmetic and therefore it had higher price tag. | ||
== J.C. Higgins Model 20 == | == J.C. Higgins Model 20 == | ||
Revision as of 19:35, 27 December 2010
The J.C. Higgins Shotgun series can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Specifications
(1946 - 1966)
Type: Shotgun
Caliber: 12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge,
Capacity: 5 shells in underbarrel tube magazine
Fire Modes: Single shot (pump-action)
History: The J.C. Higgins Shotgun Series was a branded commercial shotgun, manufactured by High Standard Arms under contract for the department store chain Sears & Roebuck. J.C. Higgins was specifically a Sears firearms line and was sold in its stores and through its catalog for many years. It was very common in the first half of the 20th century for large retail outfits like Sears, Woolworths, Great Western and others to have firearms manufactured by American gun companies and then sell them under them under their own line. Typically these contract guns were no-frills and therefore more affordable, but quality didn't suffer. The Model 21 "Ted Williams" Deluxe was obviously a more luxurious model. J.C. Higgins was actually a long-term employee of Sears who passed away in 1950. The J.C. Higgins Model 21 "Ted Williams" Deluxe was essentially the same shotgun. The only real difference was cosmetic and therefore it had higher price tag.
J.C. Higgins Model 20
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Day Afternoon | . | NYPD | . | 1975 |
| The Park is Mine | . | NYPD | . | 1985 |
J.C. Higgins Model 21 Deluxe
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Dragon | Ralph Fiennes | Francis "The Tooth Fairy" Dolarhyde | Cut-down | 2002 |
| The Punisher | Thomas Jane | Frank Castle | Cut-down | 2004 |