Original Rare U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Saddle-Ring "Union Carbine" - Serial Number X1191 Russian Issue Equipment Made in Paris and presented

Made in Paris and presented to Belgian King Albert

- x3 Bombardier Badges “Wings”: All three are in wonderful condition but unfortunately one of the wings had the pins on the back removed for display purposes

were pleased with it

When the train turned east from the camp the men were all happy because that meant they wouldn't be going to the Pacific Theatre of Operations

Overall it is decent condition and very restorable

Original Rare U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Saddle-Ring "Union Carbine" - Serial Number X1191 Russian Issue Equipment Made in Paris and presentedOriginal Item: One Only. This is a lovely 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