(A) HIGH CONDITION GWYN & CAMPBELL PERCUSSION CARBINE

Often referred to as the Union Model as so stamped on left side of frame. Built in Hamilton, Ohio from 1863 through 1864. This is a Type II carbine, second variation, of which 1370 were produced. The US Government pursued 13 contracts with 8 states for this carbine during the war. This stunning example features the case color frame with the blued octagon-to-round barrel, a dovetailed front sight, small base ladder rear sight, saddle ring and bar, serpentine lever, and falling block with walnut stock and metal butt plate. The maker legend is stamped on right side plate. There are several government sub inspector stamps. The left side of stock has a bold "WHR" cartouche for William H. Russell. The block and upper tang are finished in peacock fire nitre blue. The exposed serial numbers are not matching as probable late production gun. CONDITION: Excellent. Frame, side plate, lever and hammer retain at least 70% color, some still quite bold. Barrel retains nearly all of its rich rust blue finish thinning on high edges with minor muzzle wear. The tang and block retain most of their peacock blue. Stock is excellent with nominal impressions. Mechanically sound with a mirror bright bore. Does not appear to have seen any real use.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

20"

Caliber/Bore

.52 Rifled

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Gwyn & Campbell

Model

1862 Carbine