Original U.S. Civil War M-1858 Smooth Side Canteen by J.C. Johnson & Co. Converted to M1878 - 1865 Dated British Helmets that can be traced to

that can be traced to a German field hospital that was in use during the battle of Stalingrad

5 inch below ground

The paint is very nice and vibrant

Sword pistols of this type were intended for bleeding out and eventually dispatching wounded game like wild boar and deer that could still be very dangerous to the hunter when lying disabled

The bore shows the three groove rifling with clear lands and grooves

Original U.S. Civil War M-1858 Smooth Side Canteen by J.C. Johnson & Co. Converted to M1878 - 1865 Dated British Helmets that can be traced toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine, maker marked, Civil War example of the Model 1858 "Flat Back" pattern tin canteen, which was then converted to the Spanish American war style M1878 Canteen specification. This involved removing the cover, and then the three shoulder strap loops were removed, and replaced with the M1878 trianglular bales. It was then re covered with M1878 Tan fabric, and would have had a sling attached to the bales.