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Estimate: 3,250 - 4,750
LOT 3172
Excellent U.S. Navy Contract
Remington Jenks “Mule Ear” Breech Loading Percussion Carbine with Maynard
Patent Tape Primer Device - Serial no. 344, 54 cal., 24 1/4 inch round bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. E.
Remington & Sons purchased machinery and a U.S. Navy contract for 1,000 Jenks carbines with Maynard tape primers from Ames Manufacturing
Company and manufactured these carbines circa 1847-1848. The distinguishing
features of the Jenks-Remington include the Maynard tape primer and the “REMINGTON’S/
HERKIMER/N.Y.” marking on the lock plate. Marked “3/44” on the underside of the breech
lever, “211” underneath the tape primer cover, “W. JENKS” parallel to the bore on the barrel
at the breech followed by “U.S.N./RP/P/1847/CAST-STEEL” perpendicular to the bore ahead
of the oval loading port, and some small “P” marks on a few of the components. The oval
loading opening found on many of these carbines was an alteration of the earlier round
opening and was designed to facilitate the use of paper cartridge rather than loose
balls and powder. The bore was also rifled at this time. Boxed script “RP” (Richard Paine)
cartouche on the left of the stock opposite the lock. The Jenks is unique in that it is the only
side hammer weapon officially used by the U.S. military. Other features include the integral blade front sight on the
foremost of the two brass barrel bands, the integral notch sight on the top of the lever, brass trigger guard with saddle ring, and the brass buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus original brown finish with some scattered light scratches, 85% original case colors with some scattered patches of surface spotting. The brass exhibits an attractive original bright patina. The stock is very fine with defined edges, some scattered scratches and dents, and a clear cartouche. Mechanically excellent. An excellent example of a Remington Navy Jenks carbine that would make a fine addition to any U.S. Martial collection!
Estimate: 6,500 - 8,500
serpentine shaped hammer and loading lever. This example has the longer 1,000 yard folding ladder rear sight, blade front sight with pyramidal base, left side sling bar and ring, and standard markings. Matching serial numbers underneath the breech end of the barrel, frame, and breech block. CONDITION: Very good, exhibiting smooth gray and brown patinas with a few small patches of minor corrosion, and patterns of original case colors visible on the protected area of the lock around the hammer. Stock is also very good as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with some scattered light handling marks and dings. Mechanically excellent.
LOT 3173
Desirable Early Civil War U.S. Gwyn & Campbell Type I Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring “Grapevine Carbine” - Serial no. 2203, 52 cal., 20 inch
part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. 4,200 Type I Gwyn & Campbell “Union Carbines” were manufactured circa 1863-1864, also known as
“Grapevine Carbines.” Gwyn & Campbell carbines were issued to a number of Union cavalry units primarily from the Midwest and West. Manufactured by Edward Gwyn and Abner C. Campbell,
the Gwyn & Campbell was the successor to the Cosmopolitan carbine, and manufactured in the same factory out of Hamilton, Ohio. The Type I variation of the Gwyn & Campbell is distinguished by its long