J.C. Higgins Model 31

R Serial # NSN. .22 Sh-L-LR caliber semi auto rifle with a 24” barrel. The bore is very good, mostly clean with strong rifling with some light fouling. Tubular magazine. The blued metal finish on the barrel and magazine tube is in very good condition showing little wear with some light scratches and scattered spots of light surface rust. The matte black finish on the alloy receiver is very good condition showing little wear with some light scuffs and scratches. The plain walnut forearm is in very good condition showing light marks and scratches. The matching plain walnut butt stock is in very good condition showing some scattered light marks and scratches. The retractable red sling is present in the butt stock. Plastic butt plate. Original front sight, the rear sight has been removed. The action works fine. Includes a Tasco 4x32 scope attached to the grooved receiver. C&R.