4255 EARLY 1st MODEL GWYN & CAMPBELL BREECH LOADING

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 11 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 1,000.00 USD
Estimated at 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
SADDLE RING CIVIL WAR CARBINE. Cal 54. S# B61. 1st models were nicknamed the "grapevine" carbine because of the snake like curves of the trigger guard lever & long rounded ungainly hammer. These earliest carbines were purchased by the state of Illinois in 1863 and mostly issued to the 5th and 6th Illinois cavalry. Many of these early carbines have a secondary number stamped on barrel and frame, "52" on this one. Standard configuration of lever operated falling block action, 20" barrel. Frame stamped "UNION / RIFLE" and lock "GWYN & CAMPBELL / PATENTED / 1862 / HAMILTON, O". CONDITION: very good overall. All matching S#'s, complete & original. Metal overall is a dark mottled patina with traces of blue on barrel. Markings are all discernable. Stock is well worn with visible cartouche in outline only, saddle wear quite prominent. Mechanically fine, good dark rifled bore, tiny collection mark stamped of George Moller in toe of butt "GDM". (01-26019/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.