Cool gun. There sure is a ton of drop to that stock.

 

Thats a beautiful find and yes made by High Standard for Sears. They are quality made guns from back in the day. I picked up a model 29 earlier this year in excellant condition. My model doesnt have the sling coiled inside the stock and the charging handle is on the right side.🙁 But still a beauty. Theres a video online by M&P productions and his collection of these rifles, I think he has 5 and all different models. Check it out.

 

Nice gun. I have the model 31 jc higgins. And yes they were made by high standard. I also wouldn't shoot velocitors in it. Mine is also really accurate with cci standard vel or mini mags.

I have model 31 as well and it is great with standard ammo and high vel. but this one is different, enjoy the great outdoors guys

 

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Hi guys, I just came across a vintage Sears 22Lr , JC Hig's 30
I think this one is from the late 50's, I believe that they were made by High Standard
very impressed on the quality of the units.
this one has the integral sling, very sweet!
I was shooting CCI Velocitors and very impress with the grouping, cycles very good
it is a bit different to have the charging lever on the left side I must say
the target below is at 35 yards
Highly recommended

Velocities are quite powerful and may have slightly longer cases. If it were my rifle I would try and find something regarding using them in this rifle. The main concern is the blowback force on the receiver. Again don't know anything about these rifles but nice as that one is I would hate to see it damaged.

 

These have a strong recoil spring under the front stock, standard velocity ammo tend to jam in it

 

Nice gun. I have the model 31 jc higgins. And yes they were made by high standard. I also wouldn't shoot velocitors in it. Mine is also really accurate with cci standard vel or mini mags.

 

I have a Model 30 and I love the stock configuration. Yours is pristine! I would hate to even shoot it! Great groups also. Congrats!

 

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Hi guys, I just came across a vintage Sears 22Lr , JC Hig's 30
I think this one is from the late 50's, I believe that they were made by High Standard
very impressed on the quality of the units.
this one has the integral sling, very sweet!
I was shooting CCI Velocitors and very impress with the grouping, cycles very good
it is a bit different to have the charging lever on the left side I must say
the target below is at 35 yards
Highly recommended

There are four versions of the MODEL 30 if you don't count the various patent roll marks. Only the last version had the charging lever on the right side. The Model 30 was introduced about early 1950 and the last left hand charging lever version ended in early 1953. They were designed and manufactured by High Standard for Sears.

 

I have a model 30 bought new by my dad. It does not have the forearm wood extended onto the receiver. It has not been modified. Were there 2 versions? It was purchased in the early 50’s via mail order.
Farmone

 

Thanks for the information.

 

Beautiful rifle, I love the shape of the forearm and the fact that it is a two piece stock.

 

I love the design too! What a beauty!! It is now on my list!

 

Yes, beautiful rifle. I particularly like the foreend. And I love the oil finish. Beautiful, sweet, pretty... little rifle.

 

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Hi guys, I just came across a vintage Sears 22Lr , JC Hig's 30
I think this one is from the late 50's, I believe that they were made by High Standard
very impressed on the quality of the units.
this one has the integral sling, very sweet!
I was shooting CCI Velocitors and very impress with the grouping, cycles very good
it is a bit different to have the charging lever on the left side I must say
the target below is at 35 yards
Highly recommended

What size is the dovetail to attach ring to rail and where can I find them please?

 

For jc higgins model 30, What size is the dovetail to attach ring to rail and where can I find them please?
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The dovetail is .355" and is too narrow for 3/8" rings. You will need to shim the rings with coke can aluminum.

 

Hi, the only ring that works is: Weaver classic Rimfire , no shim needed, that is what I have on mine and no issues
cheers

 

Wrong about 'only ring(s) that work'; Sears sold a 3/4" ring set specially designed to fit the narrow grooves found on several Higgins models.

 

IIRC Leupold maked a vertically split rimfire ring set for 3/8" dovetail that works fine. Just tighten up the bottom screw first. Have used them on a couple of my J. C. Higgins rimfires with the 5/16 dovetails with no issues.

Edit: Leupold Rifleman rimfire rings.

 

There has been a model 30 on GB for months now with the short forearm wood and what appears to be an aluminum spacer between the buttstock and pad. it also has the original scope and RED scope caps. Contacted the fellow asking questions but he was not particularly informative so forgot about it.

 

Still there: 1081104463. 583.70 Only $320.00 plus shipping and tax.Looks pretty good really except for the spacer...

 

Have one looking for another one great gun,

 

You posted this a few years back. I came across a model 30 in great shape. The sling still works perfectly. I’m looking to put a scope on it however the standard 22 style rings don’t work. After I tighten them I can pull them off. What do you use?

 

Hi, the aluminum can cut out is good and I use small strands of cooper wires, just enough to get that void out
the cooper is very pliable.
cheers

 

I use aluminum can and cut it down to fit over the raised rail and tuck it down around the bottom of the rail. It should slide on and off the rail when finished. Slide in on to fit your rings and tighten your rings. Mount the scope. It worked for me.