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M1878 CANTEEN – IDENTIFIED TO A SOLDIER IN THE 4TH
INFANTRY:
An original Indian War period US Army issue M1878
Canteen, identified by the soldier to who it was
issued. Written in ink on the bottom curve of the
reverse side is, “W. Stock, Co. L, 4th US Inf”.
The canteen is complete with both of the triangular
hangers that were attached as part of the modification
process the arsenal used to convert the Civil War
canteens to the M1878 Pattern. The “US” stencil is
present and there are a number of mild soiling marks
left on the cover by the years of service and storage.
As issued to the regular army in the west, with no
National Guard or State Militia unit marks. The original
cork stopper and brass chain are intact and present, the
canvas cover is solid, and the seam around the canteen
is intact. This is a nice canteen with a rare
identification to an enlisted man worth additional
research. (051404) $150
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