Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War- M1878 Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap - Stamped “U.S.” M3 Grease Gun Berdan II: infantry rifle

Berdan II: infantry rifle

shows some pitting from long storage in less then ideal conditions

This is fine barrel is mounted on the original field carriage with the original wheels all offered in wonderful condition

This indicates manufacture by Optische Präzisions-Werke (Optical Precision Works) GmbH in Warschau (Warsaw)

The receiver even retains some very light traces of swirled case colors in just the right light

Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War- M1878 Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap - Stamped “U.S.” M3 Grease Gun Berdan II: infantry rifleOriginal Item: Only One Available. US M1878 Canteen with a tan canvas cover with a very clear U. S. stencil on the front, in very good condition with the original issue sling. There are no other markings that we can find. The canteen is complete with its original cork stopper secured to the neck of the canteen by a ring. The cork itself is complete but has shrunk due to age and cracked. It also has the proper pattern leather shoulder strap, of the