JENKS-MERRILL PROTOTYPE CARBINE.

JENKS-MERRILL PROTOTYPE CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. There was a total of about 300 Jenks-Merrill carbines made between 1858-1860. These guns were made by altering Jenks “Mule Ear” carbines from the cumbersome, loose powder and ball as required by the Jenks system to use of Merrill’s combustible cartridge which was easily loaded from its breech mechanism that allowed bullet application at breech. Standard production guns have similar markings, this gun is marked on the breech lever, engraved by hand “JAS. H. Merrill/Patented/July 1858”. The trigger guard is marked behind bow “PATTERN FROM Mr. MERRILL”. This trigger guard was originally gold plated and still retains strong traces as can be seen in photographs which makes us believe this is not one of the 300 production models. Additional markings stamped on back of buttplate read “Pattern from Mr. Merrill. Sept. 1860”. Also the hammer utilized on this gun is not of military type but more closely assimilates one made for a sporting weapon. This backward sliding breech operation was patented by J.H. Merrill July 20, 1858 as US Patent #20954. This is a very fine example of a prototype or patent model made almost as well as production model, that would enhance the most advanced martial collection. CONDITION: This gun is in very good overall condition. Metal surfaces are gray with scattered staining and pitting. The original Jenks bbl markings are partially discernible. Patent markings on breech and trigger guard are very good and discernible as can be seen in pictures. Stock is sound and solid with scattered dings, dents and scratches. On obverse of buttstock there are four small holes and remnants of a bit of glue that apparently at one time held a plaque that has been long since removed. Brass bands and buttplate have yellow patina with scattered staining and scratches. 4-46663 JS116 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2134	$12,650.00	JENKS-MERRILL PROTOTYPE CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. There was a total of about 300 Jenks-Merrill carbines made between 1858-1860. These guns were made by altering Jenks “Mule Ear” carbines from the cumbersome, loose powder and ball as required by the Jenks system to use of Merrill’s combustible cartridge which was easily loaded from its breech mechanism that allowed bullet application at breech. Standard production guns have similar markings, this gun is marked on the breech lever, engraved by hand “JAS. H. Merrill/Patented/July 1858”. The trigger guard is marked behind bow “PATTERN FROM Mr. MERRILL”. This trigger guard was originally gold plated and still retains strong traces as can be seen in photographs which makes us believe this is not one of the 300 production models. Additional markings stamped on back of buttplate read “Pattern from Mr. Merrill. Sept. 1860”. Also the hammer utilized on this gun is not of military type but more closely assimilates one made for a sporting weapon. This backward sliding breech operation was patented by J.H. Merrill July 20, 1858 as US Patent #20954. This is a very fine example of a prototype or patent model made almost as well as production model, that would enhance the most advanced martial collection. CONDITION: This gun is in very good overall condition. Metal surfaces are gray with scattered staining and pitting. The original Jenks bbl markings are partially discernible. Patent markings on breech and trigger guard are very good and discernible as can be seen in pictures. Stock is sound and solid with scattered dings, dents and scratches. On obverse of buttstock there are four small holes and remnants of a bit of glue that apparently at one time held a plaque that has been long since removed. Brass bands and buttplate have yellow patina with scattered staining and scratches. 4-46663 JS116 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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