Charles Monroe Knupp (1862-1937) was a late 19th and early 20th century gunsmith and saw miller in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. He is believed to have been trained by his uncle Jonathan Dormayer (Dunmeyer) and to have continued working as a gunsmith until shortly before his death. His uncle David Dunmeyer was also a gunmaker. See the rifle in Lot 230 for example. Knupp's rifles are nearly identical to some of the Dunmeyer rifles; note for example, the rifle in Lot 231. If these two rifles were not signed differently, you would presume they were by the same man as would the other Knupp rifle in Lot 233. The approximately 15/16 straight octagonal barrel has a browned finish and traditional blade and notch sights. The single position lock is signed "C.M.K" like other known Knupp rifles and has some lined engraving. The rifle has adjustable double set triggers and brass mounts with engraving. The figured curly maple stock has incised scroll carving.

Very fine with smooth brown finish along the barrel, lighter brown on the lock, aged patina on the brass mounts, and minor overall wear. Mechanically fine (set trigger first)