Original U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Saddle-Ring “Union Rifle” Carbine with Excellent Bore and Stock - Serial No. 4449 German Flags “US” designators on each upper

“US” designators on each upper lapel with a small Officers’ “Winged Prop” Aviation insignia on each lower lapel

The company continued operation after WWII

most heavily on the bottom pockets and sleeve seams

The ricasso on the other side has the standard Six Pointed Star etching around a brass plug insert marked PROVED

A signal lamp (sometimes called an Aldis lamp or a Morse lamp) is a semaphore system using a visual signaling device for optical communication

Original U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Saddle-Ring “Union Rifle” Carbine with Excellent Bore and Stock - Serial No. 4449 German Flags “US” designators on each upperOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the scarce U. S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II saddle ring carbine, also known as the Union Rifle and commonly nicknamed the Grapevine Carbine because of the distinctive curves of its operating lever and long hammer. This example appears to have seen relatively light use and is especially desirable for its fully matching serial numbers, excellent bore, strong mechanical condition, and