{"product_id":"original-rare-u-s-civil-war-gwyn-campbell-type-ii-union-carbine-with-replaced-saddle-ring-bar-serial-number-3187","title":"Original Rare U.S. Civil War Gwyn \u0026 Campbell Type II \"Union Carbine\" with Replaced Saddle-Ring Bar - Serial Number 3187","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One Only. This is a well used 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 looks to have seen quite a bit of use during the civil war, and possibly afterwards. 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 metalwork finish is worn, now showing a lovely brown patina overall, and the markings are worn as well. We assume it was exposed to the elements, and was cleaned repeatedly over the years. At some point the saddle ring bar on the left side of the receiver was lost, and there is now a fabricated flat bar stock replacement, secured by two screws, the rear of which is only held on by glue. It looks also like at some point there was actually a fore stock of some sort attached to the bottom of the barrel, as there are some dovetailed in pieces of metal, which look to have screw fittings in the middle. Definitely a carbine with a long and interesting history!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching serial number\u003cstrong\u003e 3187\u003c\/strong\u003e is stamped on underside of barrel, receiver, breech plug and loading lever, while the marking on the bottom of the barrel is worn away. The carbine is stamped with maker's mark on the lock plate, which is mostly worn away, but originally would have read:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e[YN \u0026amp; CAMPBE]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePATENT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e1862\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHAMILTON, O.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbine is also stamped stamped with the remnants of \u003cem\u003e\"UNION \/ RIFLE\"\u003c\/em\u003e on the side of the frame beneath the cap nipple cone area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action on the carbine opens and closes correctly, and the lock is fully functional, holding at half cock and firing at full. The cap nipple cone is intact, and appears to be original. The breech latch is secure as well, though it can be difficult to open. The rear sight is still present with the original slider, though the spring is missing, and the front sight base is present but missing the blade. We checked the bore, and we cannot see any remnant of rifling present. There are also several areas of heavy fouling and oxidation, and the bore measures out to about 0.53\". We assume it was heavily used, and then wore out to that diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wood butt stock is in very good condition, though it does have some rough markings suggesting it was sanded down a bit on both sides to remove old\/ damaged wood. None of the original markings are visible, but it does have a lovely color to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall this Carbine used by the Union Army in the Civil War is in lovely \"salty\" service used condition and is fully ready to display. A rare Civil War Carbine, most unusual to find today, with some great research potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: c.1862-3\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .52\"\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Percussion Cap and Paper Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 20 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 38 3\/4 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Falling-Block with Side-Action Lock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Single Shot\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":42578302926917,"sku":"ONJR24FESS043","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24FESS043__01.jpg?v=1742508510","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-rare-u-s-civil-war-gwyn-campbell-type-ii-union-carbine-with-replaced-saddle-ring-bar-serial-number-3187","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}