My parents just passed through Georgia on their way to Florida for a few weeks. I asked my dad if he wouldn't mind giving me his old shotgun, that has been in storage for, well, a while. He said the last time he shot it was in the 1960's or 70's.
They arrived on Friday and he presented me with his 1953 JC Higgins Model 20 - 12 Gauge shotgun. It was originally sold at Sears & Roebuck, but my dad purchased it from a pawn shop in 1962 or 63.
I searched it on Google, and found out its year of manufacture. I also saw that there was a recall on several of the earlier models, however, it didn't affect the shotgun my dad gave me.
I have never owned a shotgun, let alone, one that is pushing 60 years old! I'm sure it will need a good cleaning, but I was wondering if anyone could offer some suggestions on upkeep and maintenance? It's a pump action, and can hold five 2.75" shells. I appreciate your help!
- Mark (Aurelius)
