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3083
$0.00

RARE EARLY GWYN & CAMPBELL GRAPEVINE CARBINE “COSMOPOLITON TRANSITION”. SN 10. Cal. 53. 20” part oct bbl. The early marking with Gwyn & Campbell in a large arc covering the three line address and patent information is at the front of the right side of the frame. The SN is on the frame, bbl, breechblock and upper tang. The hammer and lever have a rounded contour in long sweeping lines, hence the grape vine appellation. Few of these were made before the modified lockplate with the shorter marking was introduced. This is the exact example shown in Renschler’s book p. 47. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina overall with scattered light pitting. Wood has been cleaned with a few dents and scratches remaining. Mechanically fine. 4-57347 X117 (7,000-9,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005
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