[ranger1968]

That’s good to know there are parts available. Some online posts said they couldn’t find parts. Does Numrich have a site?

Here you go : Gun Parts & Firearm Accessories | Numrich Gun Parts

I have used them extensively over the years in my gunsmithing endeavours.

They are great, BUT.....its hit or miss, alot of these guns haven't been made for decades, and the companies that made them- and the parts- have often been gone for decades as well, so some parts are very tough to find.

High Standard, the company that made your shotgun, had a couple of ownership changes and finally went,under in 1984, for instance ( the name " High Standard" was bought years later, but it was a different company with a different product line) ....thats 37 years ago, and even by then the support for the older products ( like your gun) was getting thin.

So, Numrich will have some parts, but not all , so be gentle with that old girl.

 

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[RisingPhoenix]

Here you go : Gun Parts & Firearm Accessories | Numrich Gun Parts

I have used them extensively over the years in my gunsmithing endeavours.

They are great, BUT.....its hit or miss, alot of these guns haven't been made for decades, and the companies that made them- and the parts- have often been gone for decades as well, so some parts are very tough to find.

High Standard, the company that made your shotgun, had a couple of ownership changes and finally went,under in 1984, for instance ( the name " High Standard" was bought years later, but it was a different company with a different product line) ....thats 37 years ago, and even by then the support for the older products ( like your gun) was getting thin.

So, Numrich will have some parts, but not all , so be gentle with that old girl.

I’m happy just to have a source. They do have some parts for the Model 20 12 gauge, including a replacement barrel. Seems not comprehensive as far as parts coverage due to the issues you mentioned.

 

[Caver 60]

I do recall something about that shotgun that you should be aware of is that the earlier ones could ‘slam shotgun fire’. Because they did not have a disconnector in the trigger assembly, if you go to stroke the pump while holding the trigger down it will fire as soon as the chamber is closed on the fresh round. Just something to be aware of I think.

It sure would. And that wasn't a problem, either, it was a feature....

It really isn't "slam firing," instead the hammer
is freed to hit the pin as soon as bolt is slid back into battery. It's not really a defect, just a disconnect isn't really even necessary- especially when the Huns have dropped down into your trench during the 1918 Offensive!

Most people consider that a feature, rather than a bug, as far as I know.

The Winchester was also known as a "TRENCH SWEEPER" during the great wars. Even up in the Vietnam era.

 

[CajunBass]

I bought one, 3", 12 gague, from the long gone Sears store at Cloverleaf Mall about 1976-77 or so. I paid $99.00 for it. It came with two barrels, a 20" rifle sight slug barrel, and a 28" Modified choke barrel. I've never used the slug barrel, it was my buckshot gun. It carred 3" number 1 buck just fine. No idea how many deer I killed with it but it was a few. I never had to shoot but one more than twice. Normally, the gun cracked, they went down and stayed down.

I painted it camo when the stock finish started to wear. I put a sling on it using "Bubba engineering". I drilled the stock for a sling swivel, and used a radiator hose clamp to secure the front to the magazine tube. A few turns of electrical tape protected the metal from the hose clamp. A few more over the clamp, completed the "camo" job. It was supposed to temporary. It was. I only used it that way for twenty years or so.

I've had other shotguns over the years. I bought a 3" magnum Remington 1100 figuring it would replace "that old piece of Sears junk" but it never did. Most of the time it was strapped to the roll bar of my Jeep with a bungie cord, but it traveled just tossed in the back of a pickup truck many a time too. It got cleaned once a season rather it needed it or not. It never failed me.

It still rests in a place of honor in my safe, but I haven't fired it in years.

 

[RisingPhoenix]

I bought one, 3", 12 gague, from the long gone Sears store at Cloverleaf Mall about 1976-77 or so. I paid $99.00 for it. It came with two barrels, a 20" rifle sight slug barrel, and a 28" Modified choke barrel. I've never used the slug barrel, it was my buckshot gun. It carred 3" number 1 buck just fine. No idea how many deer I killed with it but it was a few. I never had to shoot but one more than twice. Normally, the gun cracked, they went down and stayed down.

I painted it camo when the stock finish started to wear. I put a sling on it using "Bubba engineering". I drilled the stock for a sling swivel, and used a radiator hose clamp to secure the front to the magazine tube. A few turns of electrical tape protected the metal from the hose clamp. A few more over the clamp, completed the "camo" job. It was supposed to temporary. It was. I only used it that way for twenty years or so.

I've had other shotguns over the years. I bought a 3" magnum Remington 1100 figuring it would replace "that old piece of Sears junk" but it never did. Most of the time it was strapped to the roll bar of my Jeep with a bungie cord, but it traveled just tossed in the back of a pickup truck many a time too. It got cleaned once a season rather it needed it or not. It never failed me.

It still rests in a place of honor in my safe, but I haven't fired it in years.

I like the history and stories with such guns. I’m old enough to remember when Sears had a brick and mortar store in my town (80’s and 90’s), but likely they no longer sold guns there. It seemed to be mostly clothes and appliances.

 

[Pandaz3]

First OP, I think you did well and have a good shotgun, just keep your finger away from the trigger while cycling and no problems.

I have a JC Higgins Bolt action 22, detachable magazine, made by Marlin. Mom was a Catalog Sales Manager at a Catalog outlet. We had everything Sears

The first shotgun I fired was a 16-gauge bolt action JC Higgins

Thanks for the memories.

 

[Bill Keith]

Congratulations OP on a great purchase!

 

[1bigK]

Good bit of insight. Thank you.


Thanks! I didn’t have a shotgun and wanted one for general purpose mostly as a house HD gun. At $140 and how dirty it was I was worried but an old timer who works there walked me through it, assured me it was good, and had the gunsmith check it again.

How do I avoid slam fire and a ND?

Trigger discipline. Pay attention to getting your finger off of the trigger before working the pump. Pay attention to that and make trigger discipline into muscle memory.


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[RisingPhoenix]

Congratulations OP on a great purchase!

Thank you!

 

[ranger1968]

Also, start off with birdshot/ trap/ clay loads, the recoil is considerably less, so you will be able to focus on learning the gun , as well as being able to shoot more rounds. You can move to buckshot after that, in small measures.

When you shoulder that gun, pull it TIGHT into your shoulder ( most people like the " pocket" of the shoulder, that crease where your arm and torso meet) .....the biggest mistalke I see less experienced shotgun people make is holding the gun too loosely to their shoulder; this intensifies the recoil, don't do it.

Also, if you find the recoil too stout, you can pick up a Limbsaver slip-on recoil pad, they help quite a bit.

 

[RisingPhoenix]

Also, start off with birdshot/ trap/ clay loads, the recoil is considerably less, so you will be able to focus on learning the gun , as well as being able to shoot more rounds. You can move to buckshot after that, in small measures.

When you shoulder that gun, pull it TIGHT into your shoulder ( most people like the " pocket" of the shoulder, that crease where your arm and torso meet) .....the biggest mistalke I see less experienced shotgun people make is holding the gun too loosely to their shoulder; this intensifies the recoil, don't do it.

Also, if you find the recoil too stout, you can pick up a Limbsaver slip-on recoil pad, they help quite a bit.

Thanks for the good insights. The first five shells I shot were bird shot. I have a box of 25 #6 shells so I’ll try those out. I also have 00 buck, #4 buck, slugs, and reduced recoil slugs. I’ll try to ease into it with the bird shot. I bought some mini shell slugs in a box of 20, which are also supposed to have less recoil, but I read they don’t cycle well.