Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen in Dark Blue with Shoulder Strap - Bidon Category_Receiver which is probably the best

which is probably the best made part of this set

The right receiver wall is bare and the upper tang is marked KJØBENHAVNS TOIHUUS 1881 (Copenhagen Arsenal) with serial number 59779 on the barrel and on the underside of the butt stock

For a brief period in the late 1930s

The original olive/khaki felt covering is almost completely intact

The blunderbuss features a 22 inch long part octagon iron barrel with an oval mouth

Original French WWI Model 1877 Canteen in Dark Blue with Shoulder Strap - Bidon Category_Receiver which is probably the bestOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a dark blue canvas covered Model 1877 French 2 liter canteen, complete with the original cover and full length leather shoulder strap. Amazingly, the cork stopper is present. Overall condition of the canteen and cover is very good. The leather carry strap is complete and supple. We've only had a very few of these canteens, as they are rare and hard to find. Ready to display! The Bidon