Produced circa 1847 to 1849, this is one of approximately 1000 Jenks tape primer carbines made by E. Remington & Sons. Brass blade front and notch rear sights, with "P / W. JENKS / U.S.N. / RP / P / 1847 / CAST STEEL" immediately ahead of the loading port, with the distinctive gripping wings on the breech lever, which is marked "7/ 22" The lock plate is fitted with the "Mule Ear" style side hammer over the Maynard priming system, and is marked "REMINGTON'S / HERKIMER / N.Y.". Smooth straight grip stock with brass furniture, a saddle ring behind the trigger, an "RP" cartouche on the left side and "P" stamps on the upper tang, on top of the wrist and on the buttplate. Provenance: F.W. Roebling III Collection (tag present).

Excellent, with 98% of the deep, original brown finish on the barrel, showing a few light handling marks, a tiny amount of spotting and minimal bright edge wear. 95% plus crisp original case colors are visible on the lock, darkening slightly at the rear and on the hammer, with the brightest colors in the protected areas. Stock is excellent, with light handling marks and some white spotting on the varnish. Mechanically excellent.