Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling - Sling Sewn into Cover Original Machine Guns there is still a faint

there is still a faint 1952-2 issue date stamped in black on the interior

Additionally the trigger guard is stamped with the initials CF for silversmith Crispin Fuller

There is no real lining on the inside of the wrapper

I just tell you the story like

Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling - Sling Sewn into Cover Original Machine Guns there is still a faintOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice, service worn 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 British