Original U.S. Civil War Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen Russian Ordnance If an item is NEW

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this rifle was part series of these Rifles issued to the 2ND NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS

Overall a wonderful little grouping to a named soldier and Bronze Star recipient

This has its original nickel-plated finish

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen Russian Ordnance If an item is NEWOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here is a very nice Civil War era specimen of the Model 1858 "Smooth Side" or "Flat Back" pattern tin canteen offered in good condition. Originally canteens had "ribbed" sides in a bullseye pattern, but to expedite production, this feature was removed. The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period. Canteen measures approximately 7 3 4 in diameter. It is covered in brown wool with flecks