Original U.S. Civil War New York Depot Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen with Sling Antique Gun Parts and the lack of any

and the lack of any primer burn on the block indicates it probably fired only a few times

or maybe sold out of service

Sumnar Adams

Unlike most designs used

The blade now has a dark oxidized patina

Original U.S. Civil War New York Depot Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen with Sling Antique Gun Parts and the lack of anyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here is a nice Civil War specimen of the Model 1858 Smooth Side or Flat Back pattern tin canteen offered in good condition. The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period. Canteen measures approximately 8. 5" in diameter. It is missing its cover. The tin body of the canteen is very good, including the spout. All three sling loops, the spout, stopper and chain are all present. This is a