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LOT 270
Civil War U.S. Gwyn & Campbell Type I “Union Rifle” Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring “Grapevine” Carbine
- Serial no. 300, 52 cal., 20 inch part octagon bbl., brown finish, walnut stock. Approximately 4,200 Type I Gwyn & Campbell “Union Carbines” were manufactured
circa 1863-1864, also known as “Grapevine Carbines.” Gwyn & Campbell carbines were issued to a number of Union cavalry units primarily from the Midwest and West. Manufactured by Edward Gwyn and Abner C.
Campbell, the Gwyn & Campbell was the successor to the Cosmopolitan carbine, and manufactured in the same factory out of Hamilton, Ohio. The Type I variation of the Gwyn & Campbell is distinguished by its long serpentine shaped hammer and loading lever. 1,000 yard folding ladder rear sight, blade front sight, and left mounted sling bar and ring. Matching serial number “300” marked underneath the breech end of the barrel, frame, and breech block. CONDITION: Good, with brown finish overall, mild flash pitting at the breech, and clear markings in the metal. The refinished stock is very good, with some filled in repairs visible, and scattered light dings and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 LOT 271 Early Production Civil War U.S. Joslyn First Type Model 1862 Rimfire Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 167, 52 RF cal., 22 inch round bbl., brown finish, walnut stock. A total of around 16,500 Joslyn carbines were manufactured during the Civil War under contract with the U.S. government in two models. The U.S. Government purchased 2,200 of the Model 1862 carbines between 1862-1863. The Model 1862 is easily identified by its use of a friction catch for the
breech rather than the pull out latch on the Model 1864. Pinched blade front sight and folding leaf rear sight, left mounted saddle
bar and ring, Joslyn patent markings above the serial number “167” marked on top of the correct early pattern “no hole” breech block, “E.F” inspection initials
marked at the left of the breech and on top of the stock ahead of the buttplate tang (faint), and two boxed script “EF” inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock flat. CONDITION: Very good, with old applied brown finish, muted original blue finish and case colors visible underneath the brown finish, a large patch of light pitting on the barrel ahead of the rear sight, defined markings on the breech block and lock, and attractive golden aged patina on the brass. The stock is fine, with a few scattered mild scuffs and dents, distinct edges and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 272
Scarce Civil War Cosmopolitan Arms Co. Breech Loading Percussion “Grapevine” Carbine -
Serial no. 322, 52 cal., 20 inch part octagon bbl., brown/blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. 1,140 of these carbines were reportedly manufactured by E. Gwyn and A. C. Campbell’s company, the Cosmopolitan Arms Co., to fill an order for the State of Illinois placed through the U.S. Ordnance Department in December of 1861. They were delivered in July 1862. The 5th Illinois Cavalry received over 400, and the majority were used by the 6th Illinois Cavalry during the famous Grierson’s Raid that diverted Confederate attention from Grant’s Vicksburg campaign. Pinched blade front sight, 1,000 yard folding ladder rear sight. Matching serial number “322” marked underneath the breech end of the barrel, frame, and on the breech block. This example appears to be a transitional variant with the early type hammer, and sling swivels mounted on the barrel and underneath the buttstock. CONDITION: Good, with brown finish overall, some light flash pitting, and sharp lock markings. The stock is also good, with a reattached nailed section visible above the lock with a few chips around it, and some scattered light scratches and dents. The breech cover requires manual assistance for opening, otherwise mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 273 Civil War U.S. Joslyn Model 1864 Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 16096, 52 RF cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 8,000 Model 1864 Joslyn breech loading carbines were purchased by the Ordnance Department. Pinched blade front and three folding leaf rear sights. It has the correct hooded firing pin that distinguishes the Model 1864 carbine from the brass mounted Model 1862 carbine. Matching serial number “16096” marked on the breechblock and upper tang. Faint remnants of a boxed script inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock flat above the saddle ring bar. “US” marked buttplate tang. CONDITION: Very good, with 20% original blue finish on the barrel with smooth gray and brown patina on the balance of the iron surfaces with some scattered light freckling. The stock is also very good, with scattered light dents and scratches, an oiled over chipped section at the left front tip, a crack between the left sideplate and breech block, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500 LOT 274 Civil War U.S. Merrill First Type Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 7632, 54 cal., 22 1/8 inch round bbl., brown finish, walnut stock. Just under 14,500 Merrill carbines were manufactured in two variations during the Civil War. This example is the first type with slightly different stock contours, a patch box, and the early knurled latch. Merrill carbines were almost exclusively issued to cavalry units during the war, including units from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Indiana, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Delaware. Fixed front blade front sight and three-leaf rear sight. The left stock flat has a saddle ring bar. CONDITION: Good, with old applied brown finish visible on the barrel with bright surfaces on the balance of the iron, scattered mild freckling, bright patina on the lightly cleaned brass fittings, and legible markings on the breech lever and lock. The stock is also good as sanded and re-oiled, with scattered dents and scratches, a few filled in repairs visible, and a visible but obstructed cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250 LOT 275 Civil War Greene Underhammer Bolt Action Percussion Carbine Style Rifle - NSN, 53 cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Approximately 4,000 of these unique rifles were manufactured from 1859 to the early 1860s; 900 for a U.S. contract and 3,000 for a Russian contract, with none of the Russian examples known. These rifles are historically significant as the first bolt action firearm adopted by the U.S. Ordnance Department. The Greene utilized an unusual system using two bullets in the chamber at a time, one in front for the actual projectile, and one contained in the rear end of a paper cartridge with a front located powder charge. Although the bore appears smooth, it actually has an oval type of rifling invented by London gunmaker Charles Lancaster. The barrel and stock of this example have been shortened from rifle length to carbine length, and it is fitted with a Model 1861 rifle-musket type rear sight. CONDITION: Good as shortened, with applied artificially aged brown patina with gray patina underneath on the iron surfaces, and some scattered patches of light pitting. The sling ring mount and ring are modern made replacements. The shortened stock is also good, with scattered dents and scratches, and a few cracks on the right ahead of the buttplate. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250 237