JENKS & SON

Stephen and Arnold Jenks manufactured the U.S. Model 1808 Contract Musket (Harpers Ferry Pattern). They also manufactured the U.S. Model 1795 Contract and Model 1798 Contract Muskets (Springfield pattern) while in partnership with Hosea Humphreys. Please refer to listings under Hosea Humphreys located in the H section.
Stephen and Arnold Jenks, located in N. Providence and Pawtucket, RI, circa 1770-1814.

JENKS & SON Antiques Models

U.S. MODEL 1798 CONTRACT MUSKET Image

U.S. MODEL 1798 CONTRACT MUSKET

.69 cal., lockplate markings unknown, single shot, muzzleloader, 44 1/2 in. round smoothbore barrel, marked with "P", small eagle's head, and "V" near breech, 3 barrel bands with bayonet lug on front band, small blade fr...

U.S. MODEL 1808 CONTRACT MUSKET Image

U.S. MODEL 1808 CONTRACT MUSKET

.69 cal., lockplate marked with eagle forward of hammer and laurel leaf above oval panel with "U.S." in middle, single shot, muzzleloader, 44-45 in. round smoothbore barrel, lug for socket-style bayonet marked with "P",...