| Cookson Repeater | |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Production history | |
| Designer | John Cookson |
| Designed | 1750 (based on Lorenzoni System 1650) |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 0.55 in (1.4 cm) |
| Action | lever-action breech-loading |
| Feed system | Two-chamber horizontally mounted rotating drum |
The Cookson flintlock rifle, a lever-action breech-loading repeater, also known as the Cookson gun, is one of many similar designs to appear beginning in the 17th century. The Victoria & Albert Museum in London has a Cookson Gun, dating to 1690.[1] According to the museum, John Cookson made several repeating guns based on this system. He signed one 'Fecit Londini', which suggests he was a London maker. Another John Cookson, who was also a gunmaker, is known to have worked in America. He is recorded in Boston, Massachusetts between 1701 and 1762. In 1756 he advertised repeating firearms firing nine shots in the local paper, the Boston Gazette. It is probable that he was related to the John Cookson who worked in London.