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Finished the 2023 Wisconsin Gun Deer with this nice buck. The rifle is a (go ahead and start laughing) Sears JC Higgins. But they are a real sleeper. Assembled in the 1950's for Sears by High Standard in the US. They imported commercial Belgian FN 98 Mauser actions and installed a chrome lined commercial barrel mounted on a nice stock with cut checkering. And an adjustable trigger. Sears only offered them in the catalog for about 2 years. They were $100 bucks cheaper than a Model 70 Winchester. And available in 30-06 or 270. You could order a 4X J C Higgins scope as an option. The scopes were a branded Weaver K4. A classic hunting rifle in 30-06. The deer was at 135 yards. One shot with 180 grain Hornady.

Jeff The Caterpillar Man

Nice

Nothing to sneer at in your photo. The gun, the deer, or the man.

That's a straight shooting rifle.

Very nice Buck and rifle!

Nice looking Buck and a fine looking FN-Mauser hunting rifle.

A big shopping 'audience' and a large volume of sales could sure sweeten the deal for a production run by a quality manufacturer.

I'd say that your "J.C. Higgins Rifle" was a Win - Win - Win! You got an FN Browning without the ugly gloss and cost.

You're the one who's been laughing, for years!

1898 was a very good year for rifles! Yours is a wonderful example of what once were the everyday rifles that were available. Now, such rifles are few and far between. That is a beautiful buck! You are to be congratulated for both the rifle and the buck! Sincerely. bruce.