LOT #72273 |
Sold on Jun 29, 2008 for: Not Sold
Confederate Cook & Brother, Athens, Georgia .58 Caliber Percussion Rifled Cavalry Carbine....
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Description
Confederate Cook & Brother, Athens, Georgia .58 Caliber Percussion Rifled Cavalry Carbine. Ferdinand and Francis Cook were Englishmen who produced arms of the Enfield pattern for the Confederate Central Government. Originally located in New Orleans, they were forced, in 1862 with the approach of federal troops, to relocate to Athens, where they continued production. Crisp lock markings, "Cook & Brother/ Athens/ Ga./ 1864" with 1st National Confederate flag at the tail of the lock. The serial number, 6422, is stamped on the lock, the nose cap, barrel tang screw, lock screws, and the underside of the barrel. All metal generally smooth and gray with just some minor scattered light pitting. The 21" round barrel, with the original swivel ramrod, retains traces of the original twist pattern. Marked "A/ 43" on barrel breech and plug, "Proved" on top of the barrel at breech. When the consignor acquired this gun the hammer was missing. It has been replaced with an original, correct Cook hammer and is virtually undetectable. The brass butt plate, trigger guard, saddle ring and bar, nose cap and sling swivel mounts have all been carefully cleaned bright. Walnut stock excellent with very nice dark patina, just a couple of very minor age hairlines at the rear of the butt, really negligible. An exceptional example of this rare primary issue Confederate cavalry carbine.Auction Info
2008 June Signature Civil War Auction #6002 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2008
29th-30th
Sunday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
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19.5% of the successful bid per lot.
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