Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Saddle-Ring "Union Carbine" - Serial Number 2069 Lewis Gun There also is a bit

There also is a bit of tearing and staining in areas

and is 5 1/8 inches wide at the center of the wreath

and the original finish is now faded to an oxidized patina

with traces of martial (U

Fuze is marked with 3 九 十 (9 10)

Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Saddle-Ring "Union Carbine" - Serial Number 2069 Lewis Gun There also is a bitOriginal Item: One Only. This is an excellent 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