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

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,300.00 USD Estimated At:3,250.00 - 4,500.00 USD
U.S. Navy Jenks-Remington Breech Loading Carbine with Tape Primer
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Estimate: $3250 - 4500
Manufactured circa 1847 to 1848 with approximately 1,000 Jenks tape primer carbines produced by Remington. The top of the barrel is stamped "P/W. JENKS/U.S.N./RP/P/1847/CAST STEEL" immediately ahead of the oval loading port. The lock plate is marked "REMINGTON'S/HERKIMER/N.Y." The underside of the breech lever is stamped "1/36". 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: Very good plus. The barrel retains 20% original brown finish in the protected areas with the balance a mottled brown patina. The lock retains silvered out original case colors in and around the protected areas with the balance a smooth dark patina. The brass has a mixed aged patina. The stock is excellent with a couple deep dents, a small hairline stress crack near the barrel tang and some minor handling marks. Mechanically also very good.