W. Jenks 1847 Side Hammer Tape Primed Percussion Carbine

W. Jenks 1847 Side Hammer Tape Primed Percussion Carbine

<< >>
Usage conditions apply
Downloads
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
carbine
carbine, percussion
Other Terms
carbine; Firearms; Percussion Fire;.52 In; Smooth Bore; 05; 03
date made
1847
patent holder
Jenks, William
place made
United States
Measurements
overall: 41 in x 2 1/4 in; 104.14 cm x 5.715 cm
ID Number
AF.222387
catalog number
222387
serial number
326
Credit Line
U.S. War Department. Bureau of Ordnance
subject
Firearms
See more items in
Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military
Military
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Nominate this object for photography.   

Our collection database is a work in progress. We may update this record based on further research and review. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online.

If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions.

Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. We apologize for the interruption. If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. If you require a personal response, please use our Contact page.