Which Bedford/ Somerset Gunsmith made this rifle??

[Hurricane ( of Virginia)]

Your thought would be appreciated, particularly if you have a signed similar gun. Unique features are
1. Patchbox finial  2. Incised carving  3, Sideplate 4. "In the Black"  5. Period "homegrown" wrist repair with available metal advertising plate







Thanks
Hurricane

[Shreckmeister]

I would say without a doubt, it's a Jonathan Dunmeyer.
PS, Bob says it's a Peter Dunmeyer and he would know better than I.

[Kirk Knupp]

Stock shape, carving, engraving and cheek rest shape all indicate it's one by uncle Yoni Dunmeyer. Nice sideplate, different from the ones I've seen.

[Bob D]

I would like to see a photo of the full rifle and know the barrel length.  I certainly lean towards it being  a Dunmeyer.  The fancy engraving and shape of the lock bolt plate looks like Peter's work.  Additionally, the only other Dunmeyer rifle I remember seeing where the incised loop contains a single rather than a double line was on a rifle with Peter's initials on it's eagle plate.  Could be an early Dunmeyer Somerset rifle which in my opinion was a transition stage between Peter's Bedford rifles and what became the Dunmeyer's easily recognised and most often seen Somerset Rifle which is usually attributed to Jonathan.   A barrel length considerably longer than 36 inches might put this rifle in that transition stage.   At this point I would assign the rifle to the Dunmeyers.  Further information may narrow it to Peter or Jonathan or both.

I am glad to see a Knupp join the group.  I would like for him to contact me at gmrkg@att.net so I can learn a bit more about my GG Grandmother Barbara Knupp and other ancestors.