#5042 • Ames Jenks Naval Carbine

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

High bid $3,000.00

Status: Sold

Pre-Civil War Ames Jenks Naval carbine in .54 cal with 25" round barrel with two barrel bands. Barrel near breech marked in five-lines (portions lightly struck):"Wm Jenks/USN / RP / P / 1845 / CAST-STEEL" with Mule-ear lock marked in three-lines: N. P. AMES / SPRINGFIELD / MASS.". Left end of lock tang stamped"Wm JENKS" Wood on left side of stock presents ordnance inspector's cartouche"JL" (Joseph Lanman). Carbine exhibits one assembly numbers (�17/6" on breech lever). Carbine presents much of its color and case hardening. Carbine's frame and barrel exhibit some minor abrasions, brass exhibits nice toning and wood surfaces exhibit some gouges.