Original U.S. Civil War M-1858 Smooth Side Canteen by J.C. Johnson & Co. Converted to M1878 - 1865 Dated Category_Blunderbuss Lester Randolph was killed and

Lester Randolph was killed and Pfc

In tests it was buried in sand and mud and was still capable of firing more than 500 rounds

and this flintlock pistol intended for Cavalry was widely used in the Mexican/American War

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

The color is a bit faded

Original U.S. Civil War M-1858 Smooth Side Canteen by J.C. Johnson & Co. Converted to M1878 - 1865 Dated Category_Blunderbuss Lester Randolph was killed andOriginal 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.