Guns International #: 103249937
Seller's Inventory #: 1867

Category - Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Cartridge

Category
Civil War Rifles
Antique Rifles - Cartridge

#1 Gwyn And Campbell CASE COLOR ....... LAYAWAY ? R. E

Description:
LOOKS MUCH BETTER IN HAND, THAN PHOTO!
(#1) Gwyn And Campbell CASE COLOR ....... LAYAWAY ?   
Approximately 4,000 of these Type II carbines were manufactured c. 1863-1864 by Gwyn and Campbell of Hamilton, Ohio, per "Flayderman's Guide" (9th Edition, 9B-059). These are essentially updated versions of the prior Cosmopolitan carbines, and were issued in fairly large numbers to Union cavalry units operating in the Western Theater, including the 8th Iowa Cavalry, which received 2,007 Gwyn & Campbells in total and was mustered into service in Davenport, Iowa. Features a pinched blade front sight, ladder notch rear sight, boxed script "WHR" inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock wrist and small "W.H.R" inspection initials ahead of the buttplate. Matching visible serial numbers on the bottom of the barrel, frame, breech block and lever.SN: 3592

CONDITION 
Exceptionally fine, retains 97% original blue finish on the barrel, 85% plus vivid original case colors on the frame, lock, hammer and lever, 50% original niter blue finish on the breech block and upper tang, with some minor surface freckling, and distinct edges in the metal overall. Stock is very fine as re-oiled, with attractive original raised grain, defined edges, some light handling marks, a small nick directly behind the upper tang, and an exceptionally crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. The bore is shiny with a few light patches of minor surface freckling and crisp rifling.

Antique: Yes
Serial Number: 3592

Price: $3,499.00
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