CONFEDERATE COOK ARTILLERY CARBINE.

SN 5058. This may be the finest example of a Cook 21″ artillery carbine we have ever seen. The metal & wood are untouched and as found. The ram rod, which is rarely seen, is original. Rifling in bore is crisp & fine. Markings are excellent. Gun retains both original swing swivels. This gun has never previously been offered and has descended in the family of William H. Doliber, who was given this gun on his 16th birthday in 1874, and his name & date are boldly engraved on trigger guard tang. Even though Cook made over 5,000 rifles and carbines, few survive as many were destroyed at War’s end by conquering Union troops. Mechanically gun functions, though will not hold on full cock. Bore exhibits crisp, well defined rifling. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, “as found”. Lock markings are mostly discernible, but several letters in address are light as can be seen in photos. Metal is mostly smooth, damascus twist in bbl is easily seen, front sight has been filed away, however fixed rear sight is present. Bbl has matching SN 5058 as do lock screws, rear band, & nose cap. “58” is also stamped on hammer screw. Gun was not disassembled as it is so pure. Wood is very good to fine with one stress crack on right side between lock and rear band, & another starting about 1″ l behind lock. Ramrod has bend and front sling swivel is also bent. Stock has fine hand worn patina with the normal small nicks, dings, scratches & small blemishes associated with 150 years. 4-54463 JS (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1417

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1417	$32,200.00	CONFEDERATE COOK ARTILLERY CARBINE. SN 5058. This may be the finest example of a Cook 21″ artillery carbine we have ever seen. The metal & wood are untouched and as found. The ram rod, which is rarely seen, is original. Rifling in bore is crisp & fine. Markings are excellent. Gun retains both original swing swivels. This gun has never previously been offered and has descended in the family of William H. Doliber, who was given this gun on his 16th birthday in 1874, and his name & date are boldly engraved on trigger guard tang. Even though Cook made over 5,000 rifles and carbines, few survive as many were destroyed at War’s end by conquering Union troops. Mechanically gun functions, though will not hold on full cock. Bore exhibits crisp, well defined rifling. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, “as found”. Lock markings are mostly discernible, but several letters in address are light as can be seen in photos. Metal is mostly smooth, damascus twist in bbl is easily seen, front sight has been filed away, however fixed rear sight is present. Bbl has matching SN 5058 as do lock screws, rear band, & nose cap. “58” is also stamped on hammer screw. Gun was not disassembled as it is so pure. Wood is very good to fine with one stress crack on right side between lock and rear band, & another starting about 1″ l behind lock. Ramrod has bend and front sling swivel is also bent. Stock has fine hand worn patina with the normal small nicks, dings, scratches & small blemishes associated with 150 years. 4-54463 JS (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1417 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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CONFEDERATE COOK ARTILLERY CARBINE.