EARLY 1st MODEL GWYN & CAMPBELL BREECH LOADING SADDLE RING CIVIL WAR CARBINE

Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

EARLY 1st MODEL GWYN & CAMPBELL BREECH LOADING SADDLE RING CIVIL WAR CARBINE

01-26019
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”.

STATUS: ANTIQUE