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Scarce U.S. Navy Jenks Breech Loading Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Scarce U.S. Navy Jenks Breech Loading Carbine
Produced circa 1847 to 1849, this is one of approximately 1000 Jenks tape primer carbines made by E. Remington and Sons. Brass blade front and notch rear sights, with "P / W. JENKS / U.S.N. / RP / P / 1847 / CAST-STEEL" immediately ahead of the loading port, with the distinctive gripping wings on the breech lever, which is marked "7/ 14" The lock plate is fitted with a checkered side hammer over the Maynard priming system, and is marked "REMINGTON'S / HERKIMER / N.Y.". Smooth straight grip stock with brass furniture, a saddle ring behind the trigger and "P" stamps on the upper tang and on the buttplate.
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 54
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good, with 20% original brown finish with gray patina on the remaining steel, showing areas of pitting and scattered scratches. Dings and scratches are present on the brass overall. Stock has been lightly sanded and revarnished, with scratches and pressure dents. Mechanically fine.