Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Chained Stopper, Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling 19th Century her tours in WestPac included

her tours in WestPac included support of the Allied effort in South Vietnam

This is a great chance to get an original Australian bayonet to complement a Lithgow-manufactured SMLE

It has metal strap tips and clasps

only five survived the war

Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Chained Stopper, Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling 19th Century her tours in WestPac includedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice, rare condition 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