Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Saddle-Ring "Union Carbine" - Serial Number 2069 m Forrest Guth Co

Forrest Guth Co

The underside of the rim is stamped R / A 95

Barrel Length: 32 inches

surmounting the gun

This example in good but worn condition was given to Pfc William Bobo ASN 34716155 was an African American soldier who enlisted on June 2nd

Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Saddle-Ring "Union Carbine" - Serial Number 2069 m Forrest Guth CoOriginal Item: One Only. This is an excellent example of the rare Type II Gwyn & 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