Original U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Saddle-Ring "Union Carbine" - Serial Number 3904 U.S. Ammo a known maker in Birmingham

a known maker in Birmingham

The barrel is just three inches in length and interestingly has THREE distinct notches marked along the top

On 16 November 1944

this is a fine representation of an elite Luftwaffe unit

Luftwaffe winter flying pants

Original U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II Saddle-Ring "Union Carbine" - Serial Number 3904 U.S. Ammo a known maker in BirminghamOriginal Item: One Only. This is a very nice 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