Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover and Rare Federal Issue Leather Sling Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles We were told that it

We were told that it was manufactured as a "trade show" sample

the pistol took its basic design from the Model 1910 Browning

Research indicates that this is a "Trade Name" used on imported Belgian shotguns by Wiebusch & Hilger Co

Next to this is the original serial number 3534

They were fitted with a simple cloth liner and leather chin strap

Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover and Rare Federal Issue Leather Sling Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles We were told that itOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely nice, rare condition example of a complete and unissued 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