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Scarce U.S. NAVY Antique AMES “MULE EAR” Breech Loading Percussion CARBINE Made Prior to the Start of the Mexican-American War!
Guns International #: 101853656 Seller's Inventory #: 217162
Category: Army Navy Rifles - Military Rifles - US
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
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Description:
Scarce U.S. NAVY Antique AMES “MULE EAR” Breech Loading Percussion CARBINE
Made Prior to the Start of the Mexican-American War!
Here we present an antique 1843 Dated U.S. Navy N.P. Ames-Jenks Breech Loading Carbine, made circa 1843 by N.P. Ames in Springfield, Massachusetts. Ames manufactured only 4,250 of these distinctive "Mule Ear" carbines between 1843 and 1846. The primary users were the U.S. Navy, Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography, and even the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, though the latter are extremely rare. Some were even given to companies D and E of the 1st Regiment of Dragoons for testing.
These were used during the Mexican-American War and were still in use during the American Civil War. What made the Jenks design unique was its convenient breech-loading capability. Pinch the ears of the rear sight and lift up to expose an oval aperture for loading a paper cartridge.
"WM JENKS" and "USN/JCB/P/1843" are marked on the top of the barrel at the breech ahead of the oval loading aperture. The initials “JCB” are for Sub-Ordnance Inspector Lt. John C. Beaumont, USN. Small inspection marks are on several components. The lock plate has the Ames three-line marking in the center and "WM JENKS" towards the rear.
The overall condition is good. The action remains strong. Aged smooth bore with patina. This example sports a solid stock with and average amount of wear. There is a repair to the piece just between the top tang and the lock. There remains the shadow of an inspector’s cartouche on the left stock flat. “1842” dated barrel. Old replacement cleaning rod. A good example of a scarce Navy carbine!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 25 inches.
Caliber: .54 percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$3285
#217162
SOLD
Antique: Yes