Original U.S. Civil War Unissued Complete Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen With Cover and Sling - Inspector Marked Revolutionary War and retains the majority of

and retains the majority of the original black paint

probably a 54cm or 55cm (6 7/8 US)

Where ever this rifle was

It is possible that it was made this way

so it has no loop

Original U.S. Civil War Unissued Complete Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen With Cover and Sling - Inspector Marked Revolutionary War and retains the majority ofOriginal 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