Shotgun

Object number2011.127.229

Manufacturer High Standard Manufacturing Company

Date1908-1961

MediumMetal, wood, rubber

Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association

Description12-gauge shotgun. Wooden stock and pump handle. Gray metal body. Red rubber butt with a "Z" pattern cut into the sides. Square silver accent inlaid in the stock.Dimensions2 x 5.25 x 48 in. (5.1 x 13.3 x 121.9 cm)
InscriptionsTwo paper tags attached to the gun, one with "CCR# 277707".
MarksEtched on barrel on one side is "J.C. HIGGINS MODEL 20-12 GA. / SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. 583.55", and on other side is: "PROOF TESTED 12 GA.-MOD. / 2 3/4" CHAMBER".
Historical NotesAccording to the tags attached to the gun, it was taken as evidence to the Major Crimes Department and was involved in an aggravated assault against Charles Hicks, committed at 1315 N Murtland by David Pippens. The case involved detectives Balobeck, Antonocci, and Cavanaugh. The J.C. Higgins brand was a low cost sporting goods line sold by Sears & Roebuck Co. from 1908-1961. It was replaced by the Ted Wiliams line in 1961. This gun has no serial #. All firearms prior to 1968 were not required to have serial numbers. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.

Related person Charles Hicks

Related person David Pippens

Related institution Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

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