Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover and Rare Federal Issue Leather Sling Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles as the barrel markings are

as the barrel markings are a bit worn

We were told that it was manufactured as a "trade show" sample

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Next to this is the original serial number 3534

They were fitted with a simple cloth liner and leather chin strap

Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover and Rare Federal Issue Leather Sling Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles as the barrel markings areOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely nice, rare condition example of a complete and unissued 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