Original U.S. Indian Wars Early M1878 Canteen Converted from Civil War Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap & Quartermaster Stencil on Cover Japanese Army Likely done by a paratrooper

Likely done by a paratrooper during the war

Musket measures a total length of almost 56 1/2" with a 41" long barrel

They read as SSGT JUSTIN POOLE

and was not later repainted during the war

Original U.S. Indian Wars Early M1878 Canteen Converted from Civil War Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap & Quartermaster Stencil on Cover Japanese Army Likely done by a paratrooperOriginal Item: Only One Available. US M1878 Canteen with a tan canvas cover with a very clear U. S. stencil on the front, in very good condition with the original issue sling. The canteen is of the early Indian Wars period, as it was made from a converted Civil War canteen. The back of the cover also has a faint Quartermasters stamp. The canteen is complete with its original cork stopper secured to the neck of the canteen by a brass ring and chain.