Pedersoli Cook & Brothers Carb .58 Caliber Perc 58 Cal

Pedersoli Cook & Brothers Carb .58 Cal Perc 58 Cal

A reproduction a Civil-War-era gun

One of the few rifles developed by the Confederacy

Handsome hardwood stock

Pedersoli's Cook & Brother Artillery Carbine .58-Cal. Percussion Rifle is a faithful and functional reproduction of the gun originally made by Ferdinand and Francis Cook in Georgia during the later part of the Civil War. One of only a few rifles developed and manufactured by the Confederacy during the Civil War, it was primarily used to outfit artillery soldiers and skirmishers. It is a compact, fast-handling firearm with a round, 24", .58-cal. rifled barrel with a hardwood stock and two barrel bands. Adjustable sights. Five-groove rifling with 1:48 rate of twist. For use with .577-cal. Minié balls. Right hand only.