Need help identifying older rifles…Any worth?

[bradenlee671]

So I inherited this .22 from my grandpa and don’t know much about it. Can anyone shed any light on it?? J.C Higgins Model 43 SL $ LR…. Is it rare? Great gun? Just curious on it. Not finding much on the net….

 

[sj1]

There's a site called RimfireCentral.com that I recommend for anything related to old .22 rifles, or any .22's for that matter.
I used to have the "old .22 rifle fever" bad. I would find 'em, buy 'em, fix 'em if they needed it, and shoot 'em. My interest was mainly in the history, and the quality of workmanship that existed in years past. To get out in the woods and harvest my dinner with a rifle that probably fed a family during the Depression is a real amazing feeling.
Good luck with yours. It looks like a good way to catch that same bug.

 

[rossi]

J.C. Higgins was a Sears and Roebuck Brand. Rifles and Shotguns were made by Big Name Manufacturers and the J.C. Higgins name applied. That looks like a Winchester.

 

[rossi]

SEARS / J.C. HIGGINS MODEL 43 DL (MARLIN MOD. 81) .22 S,L,LR BOLT ACTION RIFLE - 22 " BBL.

SEARS / J.C. HIGGINS MODEL 43 DL (MARLIN MOD. 81) .22 S,L,LR BOLT ACTION RIFLE - 22 " BBL. for sale online.

www.gunsinternational.com

 

[DixieReb]

It’s worth what anyone is willing to pay, looks like it’s in good shape. I buy a lot of firearms, unfortunately it’s an addiction. In my unprofessional opinion I’d put a value on it (in a person to person sell) of $125 with $150 being the high end if it functions correctly and the bore is good, and no pitting anywhere, I’m not appraiser so don’t judge it’s value in my statement.

 

[bradenlee671]

It’s worth what anyone is willing to pay, looks like it’s in good shape. I buy a lot of firearms, unfortunately it’s an addiction. In my unprofessional opinion I’d put a value on it (in a person to person sell) of $125 with $150 being the high end if it functions correctly and the bore is good, and no pitting anywhere, I’m not appraiser so don’t judge it’s value in my statement.

Thanks. I’ll never sell it for sentimental reasons. I was just more curious about it. And as well as it’s history. I’ll be passing it down to my boys for sure. And plan on them learning with it as well. Thanks for the feedback!!!!

 

[J pace]

Your grandfather's rifle is the same as a Marlin model 81. It is an extremely well-made gun and very accurate. It was made from the mid thirties into the mid-60s. There were a few changes over the years one being the shape of the end of the bolt.

 

[J pace]

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