Original U.S. Civil War New York Depot Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen with Sling Original Display Machine Guns The body of the drum

The body of the drum is painted a rich scarlet with the title of the Regiment and all the battle honors picked out in gold

Along with its well-known counterpart

with horizontal yellow bands

Cleaning and age have reduced the size of the stock somewhat

Original U.S. Civil War New York Depot Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen with Sling Original Display Machine Guns The body of the drumOriginal 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