COOK & BROTHER RIFLE.

COOK & BROTHER RIFLE. Cal. .577. 33” bbl. SN 4676 appears on lock, bbl, nose cap, lock screws. SN 777 appears on front band and bbl screw. An indiscernible SN appears on rear band accompanying Cook Bayonet SN 4440. Orig canvas sling with large brass adjustment hook accompanies rifle also. Bbl is marked “PROVED” and COOK & BROTHER, ATHENS, GA 1864”. Bbl shows distinctive Damascus twist in metal associated with Cook manufactured bbls. Lock plate is stamped with Confederate First National Flag rear of hammer. Forward of hammer is marked “COOK & BROTHER, ATHENS, GA” and SN. CONDITION: Bbl is gray, markings are sharp and deep though pitted. Ramrod is pitted. Lock plate marking strong, scattered pitting. Hammer pitted. Stock is very good to excellent for a Cook. Good sharp edges, only a few minor hairline cracks. 4-55780 JS26 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	2077	$23,000.00	COOK & BROTHER RIFLE. Cal. .577. 33” bbl. SN 4676 appears on lock, bbl, nose cap, lock screws. SN 777 appears on front band and bbl screw. An indiscernible SN appears on rear band accompanying Cook Bayonet SN 4440. Orig canvas sling with large brass adjustment hook accompanies rifle also. Bbl is marked “PROVED” and COOK & BROTHER, ATHENS, GA 1864”. Bbl shows distinctive Damascus twist in metal associated with Cook manufactured bbls. Lock plate is stamped with Confederate First National Flag rear of hammer. Forward of hammer is marked “COOK & BROTHER, ATHENS, GA” and SN. CONDITION: Bbl is gray, markings are sharp and deep though pitted. Ramrod is pitted. Lock plate marking strong, scattered pitting. Hammer pitted. Stock is very good to excellent for a Cook. Good sharp edges, only a few minor hairline cracks. 4-55780 JS26 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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