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Type 2C (MRD ~22.4 millimeters; Blade variation 1; Press stud spring variation 2)
This bayonet has a smooth ribbed brass hilt that measures 117 mm long and has 16 ribs. The muzzle ring is flush to the hilt flat and the inside diameter is 22.4 mm. There is a forward swept round finial on the bottom of the guard and no finial on top of the muzzle ring. The press stud spring is 41 mm long and it has an Ames' style press stud. There is no steel rivet in the center of the cross guard.
The lug slot is chamfered around the top edge and there is no guide slot. Most examples are stamped with a serial number or mating code somewhere on the muzzle ring. The lug slot is 7.9 millimeters deep.
The peened end of the blade tang is large and frequently square in shape.
The yataghan blade is 547 mm long, 31.1 mm wide, 8.4 mm thick and has unstopped fullers. Most examples are stamped P.S. JUSTICE / PHILADa on the left ricasso.
Information from other sources
College Hill Arsenal, PS Justice Type III Saber Bayonet, states that Justice produced 2469 shorter barreled .58 caliber rifles all fitted with a bayonet lug to accept a brass hilted saber bayonet and these bayonets were serial numbered to match the guns they were fitted to. These rifles are now classified into three different types based on their constructions. The bayonet also appears to be different by type as well.
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Rollin Davis, US Sword Bayonets 1847 to 1865, states these brass hilted sword bayonets were manufactured by P.S. Justice. The overall length is 26 7/8 inches (684 mm), the blade length is 22 1/4 inches (565 mm) and the blade width is 1 1/8 inches (29 mm) at the hilt. P.S. JUSTICE / PHILADa is stamped on the left ricasso. The hilt is unmarked except for a small serial number, such as P136 or 225, stamped on top of the muzzle ring that corresponding to a similar number stamped on the rifle.
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Albert Hardin, The American Bayonet 1776 1964, 89 TI, shows another example of this variation.
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George D. Moller, American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume III, states that the Model 1855 rifle-style bayonet stud, on the PS Justice marked rifle, has a 5/8" (15.9 mm) by 3/8" (9.5 mm) projecting foot.
Speculation and questions
See narrative on the P.S. Justice Bayonets Produced page.
Example Reference # 1396
Example Reference # 1396
Note! All measurements are in millimeters
Note! All measurements are in millimeters
Muzzle Ring Diameter -------- 22.4
Overall Length ---------------- 664
Hilt Length -------------------- 117
Blade Length ------------------ 547
Blade Width ------------------- 31.1
Blade Thickness --------------- 8.4
Lock to Muzzle Length -------- 96
Press Stud Spring Length ----- 41
Guide Slot Length ------------- None
Lug to Stop Length ----------- 17.0
Lug Slot Width --------------- 6.0
Lug Width -------------------- 10.1
Lug Thickness ---------------- 2.7
Lug Depth -------------------- 7.9
This example has a serial number of 68 stamped on top of the muzzle ring in a small 1 mm font. The left ricasso is stamped P.S. JUSTICE / PHILADa. The brass mounted black leather scabbard is not original to this bayonet.
Example Reference # 1883
Example Reference # 1883
Note! All measurements are in millimeters
Note! All measurements are in millimeters
Muzzle Ring Diameter -------- 22.9
Overall Length ---------------- 672
Hilt Length -------------------- 118
Blade Length ------------------ 554
Blade Width ------------------- 30.3
Blade Thickness --------------- 9.4
Lock to Muzzle Length -------- 96
Press Stud Spring Length ----- 41
Guide Slot Length ------------- None
Lug to Stop Length ----------- 14.4
Lug Slot Width --------------- 6.0
Lug Width -------------------- 10.7
Lug Thickness ---------------- 3.0
Lug Depth -------------------- 7.9
This example has a serial number of 70 stamped on top of the muzzle ring in a small 1 mm font. The left ricasso is stamped P.S. JUSTICE / PHILADa. The brass mounted black leather scabbard may be original to this bayonet.
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