Original U.S. Civil War New York Depot Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen with Sling Japanese Flare Guns October 1862

October 1862

"I'm Counting On You

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 65% of its original paint

or was intended to be marked later

including gunmakers & cutlers Thomas Ketland

Original U.S. Civil War New York Depot Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen with Sling Japanese Flare Guns October 1862Original Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely nice, rare example of a complete service worn 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