J.C. Higgins model 31

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My grandfather got rid of his guns and I inherited a J.C. Higgins model 31. I did a search on the forum and all I could find is that it may have been made by hi-standard. Anyone here would happen to know what hi standard model it would relate to?

Also I fired about 100 rounds through it this evening. It feels good and well balanced, better than my 10/22 I would say. Trigger is slightly better and the irons too. I plinked on a piece of square steel tubing, it feels fairly accurate. But I had jams. LOTS. About 1 round out of 3 failed to feed properly. It was always the same problem, ejection was always fine but the rounds kink when the bolt comes back forward (winchester 333 round packs, 36 grains hollow points). These rounds do have a bit of shake between the bullet and the brass. At this point I would blame the ammo. Is there any brand of cheap bulk ammo that don't have that play between the brass and the lead?

Thanks for any input!
 
yes I cleaned everything, even the trigger mechanism. It was a pain to put together correctly. Its curious how the designs that got popular like the 10/22 are the simple ones... ill try round nose.
 
I shot it again this week end. Tried blazers, american eagle, federal champion, federal game shock, cci subsonics and winchester wildcat. I had about the same amount of misfeeds with every kind of ammo. I guess next step is to disassemble it again. I will have a close look at that extractor claw, thanks for the hint.
 
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