Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling Category_Snider Rifle Accessories This location was also the

This location was also the site of various other attacks

While the holster is not marked on the back with the standard "P

The optics are clear and crisp

that example did not feature the even rarer cruciform socket bayonet with an 18 inch blade

The insignia all look great

Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover & Rare Federal Issue Sling Category_Snider Rifle Accessories This location was also theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a 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 British