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BOSTON Made Antique U.S. GROVER & LOVELL Full-Stock Percussion MILITIA Musket MASSACHUSETTS STATE Militia Type RIFLE-MUSKET
Guns International #: 102851568 Seller's Inventory #: 244394
Category: Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Military Rifles - Antique
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
BOSTON Made Antique U.S. GROVER & LOVELL Full-Stock Percussion MILITIA Musket
MASSACHUSETTS STATE Militia Type RIFLE-MUSKET
Here we present an antique U.S. Grover & Lovell Full-Stock Militia Musket made circa 1841-44 in Boston, Massachusetts. Grover & Lovell was a short-lived partnership between Grover and John P. Lovell between 1841 and 1844. This period of United States history saw quite a small national standing army and hosts of statewide militias. These were meant for repelling foreign invasion, creating a barrier between states and the federal government, defending towns from attack and uprisings, especially against Native Americans and slaves, but also from bandits, along with other policing duties. Militias were sometimes longstanding, prestigious and influential organizations. At other times they were ad hoc and reactive to the given circumstances. There was a great distrust of a federally controlled militia system or a large standing army in the early days of the Republic.
This style of musket follows a pattern identified by Norm Flayderman as the “New England Flintlock Militia Musket”, of which “The majority were likely made for and issued in the State of Massachusetts and possibly even paid for by local towns or counties. They do conform to a general pattern and style as illustrated, although numerous variations are seen.” The pattern includes a band-less method of securing the barrel to the full length stock, much like the British Brown Bess, .75 caliber, brass fixtures, and various sporting-type locks.
Overall condition is good. Dark patina throughout. “U.S.” surcharged over the breech of the barrel. The action is strong. The trigger return spring is a bit weak. The bore is smooth and dim. The stock is in good condition for age, showing period use. There is an old chip at the toe and several stable splits near the muzzle.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 42-1/8 inches.
Caliber: .75 Flintlock
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2500
#244394
SOLD
Antique: Yes