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

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Excellent U.S. Navy Jenks-Remington Breech Loading Carbine with Tape Primer
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Estimate: $5000 - 8000
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 "5 / 39". Smooth straight grip stock with brass furniture, sling ring behind the trigger and "P" stamps on some of the components. The left stock flat is stamped with a clear "RP" inspector initials.
BBL: 24 1/4 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 54
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 97% original brown finish showing some thinning. The breechblock, hammer, lock and trigger retain 98% original case colors. The brass is excellent. The stock is also excellent with some very scattered minor storage dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.