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Lot 225:Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Carbine/Union Rifle

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 225:Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Carbine/Union Rifle

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Very Fine Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Breech Loading Percussion Carbine/Union Rifle

Gwyn & Campbell manufactured around 8,200 of Type I and Type II carbines in 1863 and 1864 in the same factory where they had previously manufactured carbines under the Cosmopolitan Arms Co. name. They are essentially updated version of the Cosmopolitan carbines and were issued to a variety of Midwestern units during the Civil War. This one has the standard Type II markings and features. Matching serial numbers are visible on the bottom of the barrel, frame, and breechblock. Boxed script "WHR" cartouche on the left of the wrist, and small "WHR" inspector initials on the top rear of the stock. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes wood tampion. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

ConditionVery fine overall with 85% original blue finish showing some light flaking primarily on top of the breech block, 80% plus of the lightly fading original case colors, and some light handling marks. Stock is very fine plus with a 5 inch scratch on the left side, attractive raised grain, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerGwyn & Campbell
ModelUnion
TypeCarbine
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge52
Barrel20 inch part octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2299
Catalog page174
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