Lemuel Pomeroy reportedly delivered 125 of these muskets on contract to the state of Massachusetts on August 12th, 1814 during the War of 1812. These muskets are described on pages 221-222 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume II" with this exact musket pictured on page 221. The first picture caption states, "The muskets Pomeroy delivered under his Massachusetts state contract were similar to those he had previously made for New York and those made at about the same time for Connecticut. Because his New York contract muskets were patterned after Whitney's New York contract muskets, the salient distinguishing features of these Pomeroy muskets are their 42" barrels and locks equipped with brass pans." It has a bayonet stud on top near the muzzle, brass blade front sight on the rear strap of the front barrel band, "MASS" ahead of "P/S.J." and "M/1814" marked on the left breech end of the barrel, and "MASS" marked lock. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes an "MS" (Massachusetts) and "1778" marked socket bayonet and reproduction leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Good with bright surfaces overall, mild flash pitting at the breech, slightly over sized flash hole, and some scattered light pitting overall. Stock is fine as re-oiled with some light scratches and dings, a repaired crack behind the lock, a crack ahead of the rear lock screw, and a few cracks around the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is good with some scattered patches of moderate pitting and brown patina.