SCARCE JENKS MULE EAR NAVY CARBINE.

SCARCE 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 maker’s name on top flat of bbl. Lockplate has usual markings. 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 outlines of two cartouches on left side of wrist. It has rack number “18” on left side of butt. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of orig brown remain in the most sheltered areas with bbl being mostly a thin brown patina. Lockplate & hammer retain silvered case colors and brass a mellow, medium mustard patina. Loading lever on top has scattered moderate pitting. Wood is sound with minor nicks and a couple of bruises showing moderate to heavy wear and remains of an old cleaning. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 4-33973 JR48 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	336	$2,300.00	SCARCE 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 maker’s name on top flat of bbl. Lockplate has usual markings. 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 outlines of two cartouches on left side of wrist. It has rack number “18” on left side of butt. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of orig brown remain in the most sheltered areas with bbl being mostly a thin brown patina. Lockplate & hammer retain silvered case colors and brass a mellow, medium mustard patina. Loading lever on top has scattered moderate pitting. Wood is sound with minor nicks and a couple of bruises showing moderate to heavy wear and remains of an old cleaning. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 4-33973 JR48 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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