Original Rare U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II "Union Carbine" with Replaced Saddle-Ring Bar - Serial Number 3187 Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly During the war the division

During the war the division had five Seabee Battalions posted to it

The box itself is in wonderful condition and even retains both hinges and locking hardware which is unfortunately without a key

The round measures roughly 36¼” long

probably at some time during the 20th century

Original Rare U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II "Union Carbine" with Replaced Saddle-Ring Bar - Serial Number 3187 Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly During the war the divisionOriginal Item: One Only. This is a well used example of the rare Type II Gwyn & Campbell Saddle Ring carbine, also known as the "Grapevine Carbine" due to the snake like curves in the trigger guard lever and long hammer. One of some 4,200 carbines produced, the . 52 caliber, percussion breech loading carbine was developed for the Ohio State Cavalry in 1862 by businessmen Edward Gwyn and partner Abner C. Campbell, both of Hamilton, Ohio. The type II is