P.S. Justice Rifle Muskets
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Philip S. Justice, of Philadelphia, Pa., contracted with the War Dept. to deliver .69 cal. rifle muskets in 1861.
All muskets delivered were a composition of newly manufactured and surplus gov't type and were non-standard. All arms were .69 cal.
bolstered breech, rifled barrel 39-1/2 inches long. Total length 55-1/4 inches. The furniture is brass with a distinctive handguard,oval bands
, brass patchbox with a brass blade front sight. The lockplate is marked US in a shield borne by an eagle and P.S. JUSTICE
Philada, which also appear on the barrel. Justice also supplied a rifle in .58 caliber.
| Date of Contract |
No. Contracted |
Price of Contract |
No. Delivered |
| Aug. 12,1861 |
4,000 |
$18.00 |
2,174 |
| P.S. Justice Lockplate Markings |
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