#5041 • Remington Jenks Naval Carbine

Part of Firearms | August 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $3,250.00

Status: Sold

Pre-Civil War Remington Jenks Naval carbine in .54 cal with 24" round barrel with two barrel bands. Barrel near breech marked in five-lines:"Wm Jenks/USN / RP / P / 1847 / CAST-STEEL" with Mule-ear lock marked in three-lines: REMINGTON'S/ HERKIMER / N.Y.". Wood on right side of stock presents ordnance inspector's cartouche"RP" (Richard Paine). Carbine exhibits some assembly numbers (�1/49" on breech lever and"597" on primer door hinge). Carbine incorporates the Maynard automatic priming system into the lock. Carbine presents much of its color and case hardening. Brass exhibits previous polishing and wood surfaces exhibit some light abrasions.