{"product_id":"u-s-military-rifle-p-s-justice-philadelphia","title":"U.S. Military Rifle\nP.S. Justice – Philadelphia","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Military Rifle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP.S. Justice – Philadelphia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePercussion Lock | 35” Barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntebellum Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScarce U.S. military percussion rifle manufactured by \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=0\"\u003eP. S. Justice\u003c\/a\u003e, a Philadelphia arms maker known to have supplied military-contract and militia arms in the antebellum period. The lock is clearly marked “P.S. JUSTICE \/ PHILADA.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rifle reflects U.S. martial design, distinct from civilian Pennsylvania long rifles, and was intended for militia or military service, not sporting use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilitary Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal percussion lock marked P.S. JUSTICE \/ PHILADA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35-inch barrel, military length and profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass-mounted furniture throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal brass hinged patchbox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottom-mounted sling swivels for military carry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut stock with correct martial architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinned barrel with period sights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorrect military ramrod present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the first half of the 19th century, Philadelphia makers such as P.S. Justice produced arms for state militia contracts and military supply, bridging the gap between early flintlock arms and standardized federal patterns. Rifles of this type represent an important pre–Civil War military transitional form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal surfaces show original patina with age and service wear. Stock remains solid with expected handling marks and no major structural issues noted. Lock markings are clear and legible. A well-preserved and honest example of an early American military percussion rifle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips Free direct to you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42564488003661,"sku":null,"price":3100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/8AE63DF7-B521-40D8-9818-771E45F4B2FD.jpg?v=1766963738","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/u-s-military-rifle-p-s-justice-philadelphia","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}