J.C. Higgins Model 20 12ga (Sears)

[flatlander]

I came across an old Model 20 with an issue. The problem is the weapon won't feed from the magazine. On the side of the reciever is, what I believe, is a magazine cut-off switch. I believe that this is the issue. The lever moves on the outside but doesn't change the position of the switch on the inside of the reciever. Any idea on a fix? I don't have the weapon in my possesion so I can't provide pics. Any assistance would be great.

Thanks

Bob

 

[churchmouse]

Is this a shell stop of sorts.

 

[flatlander]

Is this a shell stop of sorts.

I believe so. I googled the crap out of it and found very little useful info. Didn't see any pics that showed it.

Bob

 

[red_zr24x4]

Bob, look at Numrich. I believe it's Firearm Parts & Accessories | Military Surplus | Numrich Gun Parts
They have a cross reference that will tell you the J.C. Higgens number and the Sear's number. They have exploded views and listings of part numbers and names

 

[flatlander]

Thanks everybody. Will get a parts list and schematic and either fix the parts or just remove it.

Bob

 

[Squirt239]

Look something like this?

520A Accessories | Numrich Gun Parts

 

[1911 nut]

200 HS. Accessories | Numrich Gun Parts This is the gun.

 

[Fullmag]

Looks a lot like a Mossberg 500. Is there a chance that the receiver is cracked or broke up close to the magazine? You can't really see it unless your looking for it and cycling the action. It will push down away from the reciever up by the mag tube.

 

[flatlander]

Looks a lot like a Mossberg 500. Is there a chance that the receiver is cracked or broke up close to the magazine? You can't really see it unless your looking for it and cycling the action. It will push down away from the reciever up by the mag tube.

Doesn't appear to be. Am going to just disconnect the entire thing.

Bob

 

[Fullmag]

Look a part # 19 & 20 those are the shell stop parts there abouts that releases the shells from the magazine. If it's not moving and it could be the spring that pushes it out.

There are several makes from the Mossberg 500, Revelation is one of them. Thinking JC Higgans is one of them also.

Also look carefully at the # 71 the trigger assembly group. That's what broke on mine where the part went into the receiver and it would feed to many shells some times.

 

[bonkers1919]

There is a guy at every 1500 and has parts for so many guns. He is and older guy and always in the back corner of one of the hall ways. Look forsome one selling stocks of all types and he is your guy.