Original U.S. Civil War M-1858 Smooth Side Canteen by J.C. Johnson & Co. Converted to M1878 - 1865 Dated Category_Blunderbuss It was so well manufactured

It was so well manufactured that it has often been nicknamed the "Rolls Royce of submachine guns"

the 16th Infantry landed on a beach near Arzew

brass bezel and hardware

though could use a good conditioning

Original U.S. Civil War M-1858 Smooth Side Canteen by J.C. Johnson & Co. Converted to M1878 - 1865 Dated Category_Blunderbuss It was so well manufacturedOriginal 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.