E. Remington & Sons purchased a USN contract for 1,000 Jenks carbines with Maynard tape primers from Ames Manufacturing Co., circa 1847-1848. The distinguishing features of the Jenks-Remington include the Maynard tape primer and "REMINGTON'S/HERKIMER/N.Y." on the lock plate. Marked "96" inside the tape primer cover, "U.S.N./RP/P/1847/CAST-STEEL" ahead of the oval loading port, and small "P" marks on a few of the components. The oval loading opening found on many of these carbines was an alteration of the earlier round opening and was designed to facilitate the use of paper cartridge rather than loose balls and powder. The bore was also rifled at this time. Boxed script "RP" (Richard Paine) cartouche on the left of the stock. Two brass collection tags marked "FBS13" and "125" hang from the sling swivel. Includes screwdriver tool and tampion. Provenance: The Donald Bates Collection