FINE JENKS MULE EAR NAVY CARBINE.

SN NSN. Cal. 54. Unusual side hammer carbine with 24-1/4″ rifled rnd bbl, integral front sight on front brass band with smooth brass middle band, both screwed to forestock. It has usual “USN” markings with “R.C” inspector initials and the date “1846” with “WM JENKS” on top flat of bbl. Lockplate has usual markings, “WM JENKS” and “N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Loading port, at breech end of bbl, is oval. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with brass furniture and a staple & ring on bottom tang. There are residual outlines of two cartouches on left side of wrist. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl retains about 90% bright orig brown finish. Lockplate & hammer retain strong traces of case color with balance a silver/gray patina. Brass buttplate, trigger guard and bbl bands have a yellow patina with small inspector letter “R” found on trigger guard and buttplate. Loading lever retains about 80% thin blue finish with staining and pitting. Stock is sound and solid with many small storage dings and dents and one large 5″ deep scratch near muzzle. Inspector cartouches are barely discernible in outline only. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with crisp rifling. 4-51882 JS144 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2315

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2315	$2,875.00	FINE JENKS MULE EAR NAVY CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Unusual side hammer carbine with 24-1/4″ rifled rnd bbl, integral front sight on front brass band with smooth brass middle band, both screwed to forestock. It has usual “USN” markings with “R.C” inspector initials and the date “1846” with “WM JENKS” on top flat of bbl. Lockplate has usual markings, “WM JENKS” and “N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS”. Loading port, at breech end of bbl, is oval. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with brass furniture and a staple & ring on bottom tang. There are residual outlines of two cartouches on left side of wrist. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl retains about 90% bright orig brown finish. Lockplate & hammer retain strong traces of case color with balance a silver/gray patina. Brass buttplate, trigger guard and bbl bands have a yellow patina with small inspector letter “R” found on trigger guard and buttplate. Loading lever retains about 80% thin blue finish with staining and pitting. Stock is sound and solid with many small storage dings and dents and one large 5″ deep scratch near muzzle. Inspector cartouches are barely discernible in outline only. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with crisp rifling. 4-51882 JS144 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2315 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE JENKS MULE EAR NAVY CARBINE.