Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover and Rare Federal Issue Leather Sling Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles Research indicates that this is

Research indicates that this is a "Trade Name" used on imported Belgian shotguns by Wiebusch & Hilger Co

We were told that it was manufactured as a "trade show" sample

They were fitted with a simple cloth liner and leather chin strap

George Renfrow

and probably had almost all of the original parts replaced

Original U.S. Civil War M1858 Smoothside Canteen with Cover and Rare Federal Issue Leather Sling Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles Research indicates that this isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely nice, rare condition example of a complete and unissued Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen from the American Civil War. Prior to 1858 canteens were made of wood or tin and came in a variety of forms and sizes. The two most prominent being the "barrel type" made of wood with side slats like a barrel, and the "cheesebox type" made of wood with a single wrap around side. Tin water bottles, similar to