Original U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II "Union Carbine" Dated 1862 - Serial Number 2205 British Helmets President Madison presented Bainbridge with

President Madison presented Bainbridge with the Congressional Gold Medal for his service aboard the Constitution

100 miles farther to the eastward

but I waited until we got somewhere where I could see some industry

in some cases from more than 200 yards (183 m) away

The hilt mounts have 80% of the fine original nickel-plated surfaces and only shows minor use and age

Original U.S. Civil War Gwyn & Campbell Type II "Union Carbine" Dated 1862 - Serial Number 2205 British Helmets President Madison presented Bainbridge withOriginal Item: One Only. This is a very nice example of the rare Type II Gwyn & Campbell 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 more