EXCEPTIONALLY RARE JENKS FLINTLOCK RIFLE.

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE JENKS FLINTLOCK RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 8-Groove rifling. Fewer than 100 of these unusual rifles are estimated to have been made, This example conforms to the usual specifications with 35-1/2″ bbl, 3 bands, back action lock, high brass pan, and reversed frizzen spring. Lock is stamped “Chicopee Falls Co” and “MS.” behind round bodied reinforced cock. Bbl is stamped with “JH” and “P” in circular cartouche. Dark oil finished walnut stock has inspectors initials “JH” in cartouche on left side, and “MPS” in cartouche on comb in front of buttplate tang. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Eric Vaule in 1982. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Iron parts cleaned to bright silver gray over scattered pitting. Stock is fine, retaining what appears to be orig finish with numerous marks and nicks, possibly some varnish has been rubbed over. Inspector markings are clear. There is a repaired diagonal break between front and center bands. Bore is fine. Strong rifling. Slightly pitted. Lock and frizzen are crisp. 4-45402 MGM113 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1668	$12,075.00	EXCEPTIONALLY RARE JENKS FLINTLOCK RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. 8-Groove rifling. Fewer than 100 of these unusual rifles are estimated to have been made, This example conforms to the usual specifications with 35-1/2″ bbl, 3 bands, back action lock, high brass pan, and reversed frizzen spring. Lock is stamped “Chicopee Falls Co” and “MS.” behind round bodied reinforced cock. Bbl is stamped with “JH” and “P” in circular cartouche. Dark oil finished walnut stock has inspectors initials “JH” in cartouche on left side, and “MPS” in cartouche on comb in front of buttplate tang. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Eric Vaule in 1982. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Iron parts cleaned to bright silver gray over scattered pitting. Stock is fine, retaining what appears to be orig finish with numerous marks and nicks, possibly some varnish has been rubbed over. Inspector markings are clear. There is a repaired diagonal break between front and center bands. Bore is fine. Strong rifling. Slightly pitted. Lock and frizzen are crisp. 4-45402 MGM113 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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