This rifle is illustrated on page 87 of "Gunsmiths of Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon, & Somerset Counties" by Whisker and Yantz. David Dunmeyer (1825-1913) was the son of Peter Dunmeyer, brother of Jonathan Dunmeyer who made the rifle Lot 231, and uncle of Charles Monroe Knupp who made the rifles in Lot 232 and Lot 233. Like his brother, he served in the Pennsylvania Infantry during the Civil War (Company M, 102nd Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1864-1865) and was partially disabled after being wounded near Winchester, Virginia. This rifle is clearly signed "D Dunmeyer" on the top of the barrel, but the family and records related to them also spelled their surname "Dormayer," "Dunmire," and "Dunmyre" at times. The swamped octagonal barrel has straight rifling, dots around the muzzle, and blade and notch sights. The single position lock is marked "Mc KIM/& HARRIS" and has scroll patterns. The double set triggers must be set before cocking. The furniture is brass and includes scroll and floral engraving. The stock has incised scroll carving and molding. Includes information regarding the purchase of the rifle from Warren T. Lewis in 1989. Provenance: The Warren T. Lewis Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Very good with dark brown patina on the barrel and lock, moderate pitting and erosion on the metal and wood at the breech from corrosive percussion caps, broken cleanout screw head, minor cracks and chips in the wood, attractive aged patina on the brass mounts, and general mild wear. Mechanically fine.