Original U.S. Civil War Complete Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen With Cover and Sling Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly missing the vertical feed chute

missing the vertical feed chute and wood transit chest

and is in really great shape

In 1941 a pencil slot under the left pocket flap was added to the M-422

it measures approximately 59

Original U.S. Civil War Complete Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen With Cover and Sling Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly missing the vertical feed chuteOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely nice, rare example of a complete service worn 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