Jenks Navy "mule Ear" Percussion Rifle
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This aggregated auction listing is being sold by HiBid in Willoughby, Ohio. The auction has 4 days remaining. BidProwl's deal score puts it at 8/100, which scores below the median for seized property.
Description from HiBid
SERIAL NUMBER: N/A, BARREL: 35", CALIBER: .54. Scarce Jenks Navy Rifle made by N.P. Ames Springfield Massachusetts, circa 1841-1842. Total quantity produced about 1,000. Lock Plate marked N.P. Ames/Springfield/ Mass. to rear of hammer, and W. Jenks at rear section of lock. Barrel has partial markings at the breech"USN" PP, P". CONDITION: Fair-Good, Stock has been shortened for period civilian use, and is cracked and repaired at the wrist. The mainspring is good, but lock will not stay cocked. The breech has been fixed in place and will not open. This appears to be from the period to make the rifle a muzzle loader. The bore is dark. A very rare rifle that is good for parts or restoration AS-IS ANTIQUE
Details
Source: HiBid
Category: Seized Property
Location: Willoughby, OH 44094
Seller: HiBid
Location
Willoughby, OH 44094
