Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Saddle-Ring "Union Carbine" - Serial Number 2069 Lewis Gun and is 5 1/8 inches

and is 5 1/8 inches wide at the center of the wreath

a highly desirable maker of edged weapons

50-caliber

and the original finish is now faded to an oxidized patina

Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Saddle-Ring "Union Carbine" - Serial Number 2069 Lewis Gun and is 5 1/8 inchesOriginal 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