Item Number: M00460
Item Title: US Model 1858 smooth sided New York Depot canteen
Price: $295
Shipping: Not included
Provenance: US
Model: 1858
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Description: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. The cover is complete and in good condition with some minor, normal wear and rusty spots.
The three sling loops and spout are all present. The spout is marked
J.C. Johnson
Feb. 5. 65
This is a New York Depot canteen and it still has the iron chain connected to the stopper. The chain is complete. An original cotton shoulder strap remains on the canteen.