September 10-12, 2019 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/12/2019
Ames manufactured 4,250 of these distinctive carbines between 1843 and 1846. "Wm. JENKS" and "USN/JCB/P/1843" are marked on the top of the barrel at the breech ahead of the oval loading aperture. 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. A sling ring is mounted on the lower tang. The stock has an inspector's cartouche on the left flat that is visible but not totally readable. The RCB stamp on barrel is for Joseph C. Bragg. This Navy carbine is a .54 caliber percussion with 24 1/2" barrel and features three brass bands, trigger guard and butt-plate. CONDITION: Metal is basically a soft brown patina with some age spotting. Wood is proud to metal with usual marks and impressions. Rifling is sharp. A very nice example of a pre Civil War Naval carbine.