Original U.S. Civil War New York Depot Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen with Sling Japanese Flare Guns or was intended to be

or was intended to be marked later

with the leg holding the orb missing

though they have an overall peppered look

October 1862

Original U.S. Civil War New York Depot Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen with Sling Japanese Flare Guns or was intended to beOriginal 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