Original U.S. Indian Wars and Spanish American War M1878 Canteen - Regimentally Marked Spanish Ordnance This fully function

This fully function

Fine still felt construction and ideal for an impressive display

that people will undoubtedly try to pass these off as originals (after a little wear and tear)

Original Item: Spanish or Latin American post WW2 issue

The bore shows crisp rifling

Original U.S. Indian Wars and Spanish American War M1878 Canteen - Regimentally Marked Spanish Ordnance This fully functionOriginal Item: Only One Available. US M1878 Canteen with a tan canvas cover with a very clear U. S. stencil on the front and on the reverse it is stenciled: 1GA 5 The canteen is complete with its original cork stopper secured to one of the triangular loops found on each side of the body. It also has the proper pattern canteen canvas strap with brass fittings marked RIA 1904 for Rock Island Arsenal. No denting to the body, one of the cleanest canteens