This video delves into the history and significance of Cook and Brother, a prominent Confederate rifle factory during the Civil War. It details the company's origins in New Orleans, the production of Enfield pattern rifles, and their relocation to Athens, Georgia, after the fall of New Orleans. The presentation highlights specific examples of their firearms, including an early New Orleans rifle and an Athens-produced cavalry carbine, noting the latter's owner and unit engravings. The description emphasizes the factory's importance as a private ordnance producer for the Confederacy and its eventual collapse due to financial difficulties.
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