Here is a Type III Gwyn & Campbell carbine. One of some 4,000200 carbines produced, the .52 caliber, percussion breech-loading Gwyn & Campbell carbine was the invention of businessmen Edward Gwyn and partner Abner C. Campbell, both of Hamilton, Ohio. Sometimes referred to as the “Union Carbine” or “Grapevine Carbine.”, the Gwyn & Campbell Type 2 is the more commonly encountered type of this weapon.” The U.S. Ordnance Department granted over a dozen contracts to Gwyn & Campbell during 1863 and 1864 for a total of 8,202 carbines. Several Federal cavalry units were armed with this weapon and included the 3rd Wisconsin; 2nd and 3rd Iowa; 2nd & 3rd Arkansas; 5th and 8th Ohio; 5th, 6th, and 16th Illinois along with other Civil War units.

Weapon is a single shot, falling-block action piece mated to a 19” round barrel that has a 3 ½” long octagonal section at the breech. Hammer has a flat back with a rounded edge. Hammer and trigger guard/lever are of a very less curved shape1. Trigger guard/lever locks into a small claw-like vertical latch on bottom of the stock. Serial number, 2388, appears on frame and barrel. Partially worn maker’s mark of what was originally “GWYN & CAMPBELL / PATENT / 1862 / HAMILTON, O.” on the lockplate. Stamped “UNION RIFLE” on right side of frame. Folding rear sight sits on the octagonal portion of barrel with blade sight at muzzle. Carbine exhibits strong mechanics. Nipple hammered down. Fitted with a sling bar and sling ring. Bore is dirty with no visible rifling.

Wood stock shows some saddle wear, retaining nice color and finish. There is a thin crack on the left side running back from the receiver. Initials “JW” and “WW” found on the stock. Remnants of one cartouche remains.

Weapon shows heavy use overall. Gunmetal is all matching in color and condition. Barrel is dark brown with moderate pitting at the breech.

This Gwyn & Campbell carbine is a very interesting representative cavalry arm of the Civil War and would enhance any military carbine display or collection.   [jet][ph:L]

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