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Scarce U.S. Navy Jenks-Remington Breech Loading Carbine with Tape Primer

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Scarce U.S. Navy Jenks-Remington Breech Loading Carbine with Tape Primer
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Estimate: $2500 - 3750
Manufactured circa 1847 to 1848 with approximately 1000 Jenks tape primer carbines produced by Remington. The top of the barrel is marked "P/W. JENKS/U.S.N./RP/P/1847/CAST-STEEL" immediately ahead of the oval loading port. Lock plate is marked "REMINGTON'S/HERKIMER/N.Y." The underside of the breech lever is marked "7/2". Smooth straight grip stock with brass furniture, sling ring behind the trigger and "P" stamps on some of the components.
BBL: 24 1/4 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 54
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fine. The barrel retains 70% original brown finish with the balance a smooth gray patina with some tool marks near the muzzle. The trigger, hammer, breech lever, and lock retain 40% original case colors. The brass is fine. The stock is fine with numerous minor dings. Mechanically excellent.