{"product_id":"original-rare-u-s-civil-war-gwyn-campbell-type-ii-saddle-ring-union-carbine-serial-number-x1191","title":"Original Rare U.S. Civil War Gwyn \u0026 Campbell Type II Saddle-Ring \"Union Carbine\" - Serial Number X1191","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One Only. This is a lovely example of the rare Type II Gwyn \u0026amp; Campbell Saddle-Ring carbine, also known as the \"Grapevine Carbine\" due to the snake like curves in the trigger guard lever and long hammer. One of some 4,200 carbines produced, the .52 caliber, percussion breech-loading carbine was developed for the Ohio State Cavalry in 1862 by businessmen Edward Gwyn and partner Abner C. Campbell, both of Hamilton, Ohio. The type II is more commonly encountered than the scarce Type I, which had a more \"serpentine\" shape, an had lock screws that attached from the right side of the lock plate. The U.S. Ordnance Dept. granted over a dozen contracts to Gwyn \u0026amp; Campbell for a total of 8,202 carbines of both types. A number of Federal cavalry units were armed with the G \u0026amp; C carbine and included the 3rd Wisconsin; 2nd and 3rd Iowa; 2nd \u0026amp; 3rd Arkansas; 5th and 8th Ohio; 5th, 6th and 16th Illinois along with other Civil War units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbine is a single shot, falling-block action \"capping breechloader\" piece mated to a 19\" round barrel that has a 3 1\/2\" long octagonal section at the breech. This specimen exhibits all iron mountings and has faint traces of the original case hardening on the receiver. The hammer has a flat back with a beveled edge and a lever that is long and serpentine in shape. The lever locks into a short claw-like spur inside the bottom loop of the lever, which must be pushed back to unlock the lever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal finish is in very good condition with a lovely plum patina over most areas, and no real peppering we can see. The receiver, originally case hardened, now has a mottled gray patina. The cap nipple cone is intact, and appears to be original. Fully matching serial number\u003cstrong\u003e X1191\u003c\/strong\u003e is stamped on underside of barrel, receiver, breech plug and loading lever. The carbine is stamped with maker's mark on the lock plate, which are still clear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGWYN \u0026amp; CAMPBELL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1862\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHAMILTON, O.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbine is also stamped stamped \u003cstrong\u003eUNION \/ RIFLE\u003c\/strong\u003e on the side of the frame beneath the nipple area. The other side of the action has an intact ring bar with saddle ring, for use with cavalry troops. The Wood butt stock is in very good condition, with moderate wear and dings, and a faint \"boxed\" inspectors cartouche on the left side: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW H R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This is most likely for William H. Russell, who inspected arms from 1862-1863. The bore is in great condition, showing strong lands and grooves with a bright finish overall. There are a few traces of past oxidation and a bit of wear, but overall this is a fantastic bore for a Civil War black powder arm, and may be the best we have seen on a Gwyn \u0026amp; Campbell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall this Carbine use by the Union Army in the Civil War is in splendid condition and is fully ready to display. A rare Civil War Carbine, most unusual to find today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c.1862-3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .52\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Percussion Cap and Paper Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 20 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 39 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction type: Falling-Block with Side-Action Lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Single Shot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41346997551173,"sku":"ONJR24MACA005","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24MACA005__01.jpg?v=1712951663","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-rare-u-s-civil-war-gwyn-campbell-type-ii-saddle-ring-union-carbine-serial-number-x1191","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}