Remington manufactured Jenks carbines were produced with the original Jenks machinery after E. Remington & Son purchased the Ames Manufacturing Co. Naval contract for 1,000 of these carbines. Distinguishing features of the Jenks-Remington include the Maynard tape primer and the "REMINGTON'S/HERKIMER/N.Y." marking on the rear of the lock plate. The carbine is also marked with "3/50" on the underside of the lever, "W JENKS" parallel to the bore on the breech end of the barrel, preceded by "U.S.N./R.P./P./1847/CAST STEEL" perpendicular to the bore, and some small "P" marks on a few of the components. The Jenks is unique in that it is the only side hammer/mule ear 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 on the nearly full length, straight wrist, walnut stock.

Very good. The barrel retains a mixture of remnants of original brown finish and brown patina along with some light oxidation. The action is mostly bright with some light pitting and oil residue. The brass has an attractive aged patina. The likely re-oiled stock is good with mostly glossy surfaces, scattered small dings, and a faint cartouche. The action is fine, and the markings are generally clear.