Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Chained Stopper, Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling Russian Headgear with a spent case under

with a spent case under its extractor

105 x 371R mm

1LT Carl R

having put in for an all night pass several days ago that never materialized

Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Chained Stopper, Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling Russian Headgear with a spent case underOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice, rare condition example of a complete Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen from the American Civil War. Prior to 1858 canteens were made of wood or tin and came in a variety of forms and sizes. The two most prominent being the "barrel type" made of wood with side slats like a barrel, and the "cheesebox type" made of wood with a single wrap around side. Tin water bottles, similar to that used by the