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Lot 4259: Civil War Cosmopolitan "Grapevine" Carbine with Swivel Hook

Scarce Civil War Cosmopolitan Arms Co. Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring "Grapevine" Carbine with Swivel Hook

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 23, 2024

Lot 4259: Civil War Cosmopolitan "Grapevine" Carbine with Swivel Hook

Scarce Civil War Cosmopolitan Arms Co. Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring "Grapevine" Carbine with Swivel Hook

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 23, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Scarce Civil War Cosmopolitan Arms Co. Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring "Grapevine" Carbine with Swivel Hook

Manufacturer: Cosmopolitan Arms Co
Model: Gross Patent Carbine
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 52
Barrel: 20 inch part octagon
Finish: brown/blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1284
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

1,140 of these carbines were reportedly manufactured by E. Gwyn and A. C. Campbell's company, the Cosmopolitan Arms Co., for the State of Illinois and delivered in July 1862. The 5th Illinois Cavalry received over 400, and the majority were used by the 6th Illinois Cavalry during the famous Grierson's Raid that diverted Confederate attention from Grant's Vicksburg campaign. Matching serial number "322" marked on the barrel, frame, and breech block. Includes an O.B. North & Co. swivel hook.

Rating Definition:

Good overall with brown patina, freckling, light pitting, absent half of a screw head on the upper tang, and scratches, dents, chips and a non-structural crack visible on the left stock wrist. Mechanically fine.



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