Manufactured by P.S. Justice of Philadelphia between 1861-1862. These Justice Type III rifles are described on pages 384-385 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume III", with this exact rifle pictured on both pages. The picture caption on page 385 states, "This Justice .58 caliber rifle has an altered and reconfigured Model 1816 musket lock and a tangent leaf rear sight." Features a pinched blade front sight, right side mounted Model 1855 rifle style bayonet stud for use with a saber bayonet, two brass barrel bands, ladder rear sight graduated up to 800 yards with a 900 yard notch at the top of the ladder, a distinctive brass trigger guard with double curve profile, Sharps type brass patch box, and brass butt plate. The steel ramrod has a straight shank with tulip head. "P/125" marked on the underside of the muzzle end of the barrel, on the barrel tang, and rear of the trigger guard. "P.S. JUSTICE/PHILADA" marked on top of the barrel in two lines at the breech, on the lock plate, and on the blade of the included brass handled saber bayonet which is also marked "P/507" on the guard. Initials "LW" carved inverted into the patchbox compartment. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Also includes a reproduction leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Very good plus, retaining 30% thinning arsenal brown finish on the barrel with some light pitting. The lockplate assembly retains half of the arsenal refurbished casehardened finish strongest on the hammer. Stock is very good with attractive grains, some light scratches and dents, a crack ahead of the lock screw, a crack ahead of the lock, a few small chips behind the lock, some chips ahead of the buttplate tang, and slightly undersized around the buttplate tang and toe. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is good with some dark patina and scattered moderate pitting on the blade.