Very Rare Original Civil War Confederate New Orleans Made Cook & Brother 33" Infantry Rifle 1862

Description:
This is a very rare 1862 production Cook & Bro 33 inch Infantry Rifle. All numbers are matching on the barrel, lock, rear band, screw heads, and nosecap. The front band is numbered 1347 which is only 6 numbers after the rest of the gun and was most likely a factory error. It is common to find mismatched numbers on Cook's. Markings on the lock are weak but legible if you hit it with a light and look closely. Good mechanical function. Retains a pleasing patina overall with some old rust and light to moderate pitting. Barrel markings are almost all gone, but you can make out the serial number as well as PROVED on the left side of the barrel. Stock has had some restoration in the lock area. Missing the rear screw in sling swivel. The front sight was period modified into a blade and the top of the front band flattened, possibly done by the Confederate soldier in the field for ease of sighting. This gun falls in the serial number range of guns that were made under contract for the State of Alabama in 1862, and it has been speculated that some of these in this range were actually completed in Selma AL despite being N.O. marked. The lock mark correctly features a static first national flag that is nice and clear, behind the hammer. It is also marked: COOK & BROTHER N.O. 1862 1341, all in a single line. Ramrod, while appearing original and certainly in matching condition, may actually be for a P56 Enfield rifle, it is threaded at the bottom. While all Cook & Brother products are rare, those items bearing the early production New Orleans markings are exceptionally hard to find, and it will be a very long time before you come across another, especially at this price point! Serial number is 1341

ANTIQUE!

Buyer pays $250 shipping CONUS, including full insurance and tracking. AK & HI are extra.  We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, checks, and money orders. ALL CARD PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO AN ADDITIONAL 3% CHARGE. Unfortunately we no longer offer lay-away, AT ALL. FULL payment is to be received within 10 days. We make no warranties or guarantees as to the fire-ability or safety of doing so on any of these items.  Firearms are not test fired, however we do test the action to see if it functions properly for a dry fire. We do not put any ammo in it or disassemble to check internal parts. We will sometimes take off barrels or stocks in an attempt to prevent damage in shipping. We only sell used guns, and have no way to know how many rounds have been through them.  WE DO NOT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY. ALL FIREARMS, REGARDLESS OF AGE OR FEDERAL ANTIQUE STATUS have to be shipped to a dealer for transfer within NY. Other states are fine, depending on your state laws. We will not ship to a New York, NJ, or CA C&R holder, a standard FFL is required.  There are some states in which a C&R handgun MUST be shipped to a dealer, such as MD. Please know your local laws. We are not going to risk OUR livelihood. WE DO NOT OFFER ANY IN STORE PICK UP, EVERYTHING WILL BE SHIPPED.

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Cook & Bro.
Model: Infantry Rifle
Serial Number: 1341
Barrel Length: 33
Manufacture Date: 1862

Price: $19,500.00
Shipping: $250.00
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