Sears JC Higgins 101.23 clip fed .22 rimfire rifle

[gls5493]

Hi. Does anyone know what Savage model would be a match for the subject Sears/J C Higgins .22 above. I have had the rifle since I was 10 years old (now mid 60's). The stock was cut down for me when I was young and I am looking for a replacement stock and butt plate. My research has lead me to believe it is a clone of a Savage but it could be Marlin. Closest model I have found was a Savage Model 40 .22 rimfire at a Cabelas. My rifle looks like the one in the attached old auction https://www.gunauction.com/buy/14827835 except for the black stock nose repair. Thanks for any help.

[Model24]

Savage Model 34, according to the interweb experts.

[gls5493]

Appreciate the info.

[Big Al1]

Numrich has stocks. Savage/Springfield/Stevens 34 Parts & Schematic | Gun Parts Corp. (https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/savstevspgfld/rifles-sav/34-sav)

[gls5493]

Thanks. I did buy a stock from Numrich to be delivered in a couple days. We'll see how it fits. It was great to find out what model I was looking for. I spent a good bit of time looking at Numrich schematics trying to find a clone. Appreciate the help.

[Big Al1]

Numrich has a brand cross reference chart, just scroll down their home page under customer support.

[gls5493]

Yes. Thanks. I looked at the Numrich cross reference for JC Higgins and Sears for model number 101.23 but it is not on the Numrich site. Cross referencing Sears under model 101 shows a lot of 101.XXX models but no 101.23. I did order 1126960A - Stock, Straight Comb, Press-Checkered Hardwood w/ Buttplate, .22 LR for a model 34 and received it yesterday. Stock does not fit so I have to return it. A little frustrating but interesting that it is so hard to find an exact match.

[Big Al1]

At least Numrich is good about returns!

[Model24]

So sorry to hear that it didn’t fit. Is it because:

A) The stock needed fitting
B) There are differences between Savage 34s
C) It’s not a Savage 34
D) Something else

[gls5493]

Not A as holes were way off. Not just a fitting issue. Could be B but I do not know. Might not be a 34 but that relates to the original question about the 101.23 clone. And finally, it just might be something else. Wish I could see a cross reference table showing the 101.23. Appreciate the interest and help.

[Sav22]

It's not a Savage 34, compare it to the posted schematics, the 34 had a tapered rear receiver plug with a thumb safety and the bolt stays completely in the receiver when the action is cycled. The one you posted a picture to is a version of the Savage Model 4, not sure of the version but it has the speed lock bolt without a cocking knob so I think a C or later. The schematic Numrich shows has early and late parts, part No 20 is the earlier cocking knob and yours has either part No 20A or No 14.
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/savstevspgfld/rifles-sav/4c

The Stevens 84 series uses the same action, Numrich uses the same schematic up to and including the 84E version - https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/savstevspgfld/rifles-sav/84e

[Model24]

Please accept my apologies for perpetuating misinformation from interweb experts.

[gls5493]

Thanks again. I will look for a stock based on Sav22 info.