(b. 1832, Hamburg, Germany, d. Salem, North Carolina, 1909) octagonal 42-3/16 in. barrel stamped "W. Dettmar, Salem, North Carolina" on top, brass blade front sight, notched standing rear sight, engraved flourishes to lock plate and hammer, stamped "LEMAN, LANCTR, PA", double set triggers, likely walnut half stock, carved cheek rest, brass butt plate and trigger guard, steel forend cap, 58 in. overall lengthNote: William Dettmer apprenticed under Salem gunsmith Timothy Vogler.  He was one of the last Gunsmiths working in the trade in Salem, North Carolina.  William emigrated with his brother from Germany to Salem in 1849.  After his apprenticeship he built his own gun shop in Salem at 300 South Main Street. To see other examples of the makers work see The Longrifle Makers of the Salem School by C. Michael Briggs pages 173-177, and North Carolina Schools of Longrifles 1765-1865" by William Ivey page 153 - Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection condition consistent with age and use, barrel with minor abrasions, pitting and wear to barrel near sidelock, wear to wood at lock plate with minor loss, heavy wear to stock including abrasions and scratches, minor dings and wear to forend, minor wear to metal surfaces, hammer will set,˜