I've got a JC Higgins stamped 5100. It's as well finished as any shotgun you'll see for less than $1k. It's better finished than a comparable 311, the blueing and polish is far better, the metal to wood fit is excellent, and it has a steel Neidner-style buttplate. I don't know if they all are like that or this one happened to be someone's job they took particular pride in, but it's a great 16 ga. gun with a decent piece of walnut. Just no checkering.

It changed my opinion of JC Higgens guns. It's in almost as new condition and I paid $225 for it.