March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2026 Session I

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 226

AJ Grove Flintlock Kentucky Long Rifle, 40" octagon barrel

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

AJ Grove Flintlock Kentucky Long Rifle 40" octagon barrel, 56" overall length. Maple stock and brass furniture, including simple patchbox. Light incised carving on wrist and cheekpiece. $2,000-3,000 Provenance: Private Collection, Anacortes, WA.

 

A.J. Grove (Active c. 1830–1860) – York County, Pennsylvania
A York County gunsmith and later dealer in firearms and powder, Grove’s rifles combine traditional hand-engraved detail with emerging machine-made precision. 

Condition

Shows some use, stock possibly refinished. Barrel shows nice patina. Please call for more photos and details.

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