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Scarce U.S. NAVY Antique AMES “MULE EAR” Breech Loading Percussion CARBINE Made Just Prior to the Mexican-American War!
Guns International #: 103114312 Seller's Inventory #: 250111
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
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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
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Scarce U.S. NAVY Antique AMES “MULE EAR” Breech Loading Percussion CARBINE
Made Just Prior to the Mexican-American War!
Here we present an antique 1845 Dated U.S. Navy N.P. Ames-Jenks Breech Loading Carbine, made circa 1845 by N.P. Ames in Springfield, Massachusetts. On August 31, 1841, the Navy Department ordered 1,000 of the 36” barreled “long carbines”, and in early September of 1841 they ordered 500 of the 24” barreled carbines. Eventually the Navy Department ordered a total of 4,250 of the shorter guns but never ordered any additional 36” barreled Jenks carbines.
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. This version has the Maynard tape priming system which made the carbine even more advanced, though the paper priming system was not as reliable as desired.
The overall condition is good. Light gray patina. Strong action. Semi-bright bore, dimming towards the muzzle, with serviceable rifling. Markings are worn, but do remain legible. “1845” dated. This example sports a solid stock and contains only an average amount of wear. The saddle ring is a replacement. The buttplate and barrel bands/forend cap are missing.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 24-1/4 inches.
Caliber: .54 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1500
#250111
Price: $1,500.00
Antique: Yes