INCISED CARVED SOMERSET COUNTY PERCUSSION RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JONATHAN DUNMEYER.

INCISED CARVED SOMERSET COUNTY PERCUSSION RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JONATHAN DUNMEYER. SN NSN. Jonathan Dunmeyer worked as a gunsmith in Somerset County circa 1828-1885. This rifle has a 36” full oct .40 Cal, rifled bbl. The lock has a high hammer spur and rat-tail lock similar to the Bedford style. The 4-pc patchbox has 5 piercings and the rifle has dbl set triggers. Stock is incised carved on the left side of the butt on the right hand side at the wrist, and on both sides of the ramrod ferrule. CONDITION: The stock has been pieced 5-1/2” from the muzzle and a 2” piece has been inlet above the front of the lockplate. A ¾” piece of wood has been replaced between the trigger guard and the lock and another 2” piece between the lock and the bbl tang. The carving is good and correct but worn. 4-42172 RG15 (4,500-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2420	$0.00	INCISED CARVED SOMERSET COUNTY PERCUSSION RIFLE ATTRIBUTED TO JONATHAN DUNMEYER. SN NSN. Jonathan Dunmeyer worked as a gunsmith in Somerset County circa 1828-1885. This rifle has a 36” full oct .40 Cal, rifled bbl. The lock has a high hammer spur and rat-tail lock similar to the Bedford style. The 4-pc patchbox has 5 piercings and the rifle has dbl set triggers. Stock is incised carved on the left side of the butt on the right hand side at the wrist, and on both sides of the ramrod ferrule. CONDITION: The stock has been pieced 5-1/2” from the muzzle and a 2” piece has been inlet above the front of the lockplate. A ¾” piece of wood has been replaced between the trigger guard and the lock and another 2” piece between the lock and the bbl tang. The carving is good and correct but worn. 4-42172 RG15 (4,500-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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