{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-gwyn-campbell-type-ii-saddle-ring-union-carbine-serial-number-4302","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Gwyn \u0026 Campbell Type II Saddle-Ring \"Union Carbine\" - Serial Number 4302","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely service 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. It looks to have seen a good amount of during its life, and was definitely exposed to the elements during this time. 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. 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\u003eThis specimen exhibits all iron mountings, which have suffered some oxidation in the past, now cleaned away. We do not see any signs of refinishing, just cleaning to remove peppering and oxidation, so fortunately the markings are still well retained. Fully matching serial number\u003cstrong\u003e 4302\u003c\/strong\u003e is stamped on underside of barrel (faint), receiver, breech plug and loading lever. We also noted the number \u003cstrong\u003e94\u003c\/strong\u003e stamped on the barrel and receiver right next to the serial numbers, as well as on the left side of the operating lever. Weapon is stamped with maker's mark on the lock plate, which is still fully legible, with just a bit of wear:-\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 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 butt stock is in very good condition, showing a lovely red brown color, with some staining close to the receiver and butt plate from oxidation. We did notice some some gouges and cracking near the receiver, as well as some chipping on the left side. We were not able to see any inspection cartouches on the wood, which looks to have been given a very nice waxed finish at some point, which is very well retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanically, the action works very well, opening and closing easily, with the lever snapping easily back into the retainer. It does not lock very securely, as the trigger spring screw gets in the way of the lever seating all the way down. The lock is fully functional, holding at half cock and firing at full, with a strong mainspring, and the cap nipple is a period replacement, which shows little wear. The bore is in very good condition, showing a partly bright finish with strong lands and grooves visible in the three groove rifling. There is some past oxidation and fouling near the breech end, as well as near the muzzle, but overall this is a great bore for a Civil War era black powder capping breech loader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall this Carbine used by the Union Army in the Civil War is in lovely service used condition with a very nice bore, 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\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":45119181062213,"sku":"ONJR26APNS002","price":2895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/C6151BE9-CBF8-4310-83E0-28AE7D9E93F5.jpg?v=1780945876","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-gwyn-campbell-type-ii-saddle-ring-union-carbine-serial-number-4302","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}