The Cook business was established in 1797 by John Cook, High,Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset,In 1844 the business transfered to Thomas Cook,[Senior]. In 1844 the business was taken over by Thomas Cook [Junior].Records show that the business closed in 1866.
Thomas Cook,Junior, would have been the maker or seller of your gun. It looks like a good example of the work of the English provincial gun maker,likely using Birmingham supplied components and barrels," in the White".Proof marks may help in identifying a possible source.
