This is one that you don't see offered every day. It is an original scarce Jenks patent carbine. There were only about 4,250 of these pattern of carbine ever made. This one is a nice looking example that is complete. They were made by the famous Ames Company of Springfield, Massachusetts and is so marked on the lockplate along with the "JENKS" patent mark. You can see the marks clearly. Known to collectors as the "Mule Ear" Carbine because of their unique hammer design that resembles the mule's ear. These were made from 1843 until 1846 and they have the distinction of being the only Mule Ear type gun accepted by the U.S. military. They were supplied for the U.S. Navy. The theory behind their design was an attempt to reduce the amount of movable parts that could break on the action of the gun. This one still cocks back with spring and catches on both of the two positions. The stock is full-length with a very nice look. The wood has been refinished in more modern times and it is priced accordingly. These guns always stand out because of their design as well as because of all of the brass furniture. This one has the brass is 100% complete with a good look. The barrel is full-length with the original markings visible at the breech of the barrel. It has the full clear Jenks mark along with the U.S. Navy mark and the remnants of the 1846 production date. It also has the "RC" inspector initial stamp. These are the initials of Rufus Chandler who approved the gun for military service. This is the version with the oval loading aperture which denotes being made later in the production. The action of the loading lever is fully functional. This is a great looking gun that displays well.

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