R. McAuley 3014V
02-23-2016, 01:26 PM
Just curious to see if anyone else here agrees that this 1862 Tower artillery carbine is perhaps a Cook & Bros carbine disguised as a Tower? Notice the bolster shape, the Damascus twist barrel with tombstone backsight and "PROVE[D]" on left barrel flat, high comb of the stock, long trigger plate tang, brass bands, pinched front sight, serial number "5599" on breech, and 21-inch barrel length -- with auction estimate of $900-$1400 --- of course, it's was SOLD in 2014.
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/62/lid/95
Reference images:
http://www.collegehillarsenal.com/shop/product.php?productid=1773&cat=13&page=1
http://civilwar.si.edu/weapons_cookcarbine.html#
http://www.rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/62/lid/95
Reference images:
http://www.collegehillarsenal.com/shop/product.php?productid=1773&cat=13&page=1
http://civilwar.si.edu/weapons_cookcarbine.html#