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Lot 3158:U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Saddle Ring Carbine

May 21st, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3158:U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Saddle Ring Carbine

May 21st, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Excellent U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine

These carbines were manufactured by Edward Gwyn and Abner C. Campbell in Ohio and are essentially updated versions of their prior Cosmopolitan carbines. They were issued in fairly large numbers to Union cavalry units operating in the Western Theater, including the 8th Iowa Cavalry, which received 2,007 Gwyn & Campbells in total and was mustered into service in Davenport, Iowa, just across the river from Rock Island Auction Company. This example has the standard Type II markings and features. Equipped with a ladder rear sight graduated to 600 yards with a 700 yard notch, boxed script "WHR" inspection cartouche stamped on the left of the stock wrist and "R.K.W" inspection initials stamped ahead of the buttplate.

ConditionExcellent, retains 95% original blue finish on the barrel with some areas of scattered light freckling. 80% plus original niter blue finish remains on the breech block and upper tang, with 60% original niter blue finish remaining on the buttplate and smooth brown patina on the balance. 95% vivid original case colors remain on the frame, lock, hammer and lever. Stock is also excellent with defined edges, some light scratches and handling marks, and crisp stampings. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerGwyn & Campbell
ModelUnion
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge52
Barrel20 inch part octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2483
Catalog page128
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