Image Lot Price Description

2236
$345.00

INDIAN WARS CANTEENS. A Model 1874 canteen, first type, retaining its orig Civil War brown woolen cover. The shoulder sling is made of 1-1/4″ wide webbing, passing through the three sling guides. The sling is fastened together by a sheet brass Chambers buckle. The stopper is affixed by a brass wire around the neck of the spout and a brass chain. The second canteen is an infantry canteen of 1890s vintage, having a canvas cover with the letters “US” stenciled on the front. The black leather sling measures approx 1″ wide and is attached to the iron loops on the canteen by brass hooks. CONDITION: Both canteens are excellent overall. Leather sling on the canvas covered canteen has an old riveted repair at the mid-point and the surface of the sling has minor cracks and finish loss. 4-32485 DM102 (200-600)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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