U.S. Jenks Navy Rifle "Mule Ear" Breech Loading...
NSN, circa 1841-1842, .54 caliber, 35" round barrel. Barrel shows traces of original brown finish with scattered areas of grey oxidation noted. Traces of case coloring or visible on lock plate that is marked "N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS/W.JENKS. Breech is dated dated 1844 and is correctly marked. Stock has minor nicks, dings and scratches. Bore is very good with strong rifling noted. Only...