I recently took in a caplock rifle for cleaning and inspection which had the inscription J W VanMeter marked on the barrel. The rifle belongs to an elderly lady who keeps it on the wall of her formal dining room as a display. The rifle is 45 caliber with a heavy, 1 1/4 " across the flats, 36" long J & D Little bros. barrel. It has a Goulcher lock with no half-cock and double set triggers. It is half-stocked in striped maple and mounted in silver. It has a single barrel key. The rifle weighs 14 lbs and a little bit and is reminiscent of the Ohio style plains rifle. The only information I can find on VanMeter is that he was active in the Richmond Dale area of Ohio, and built target rifles. He was established in the area as early as 1854. I'm hoping someone on the forum has more information. I know, PICS. Not possible this time as she wanted it back before Santa could bring my new camera.