Original U.S. Civil War Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen with Sling by J.C. Johnson & Co. - 1865 Dated Sterling SMG though the circlip that holds

though the circlip that holds it at the bottom of the can is missing

with a nice gray patina

The IRA also used them in Catholic areas of West Belfast against British Army armored personnel carriers and Army forward operating bases (FOB)

Although The Coldstream Guards were formed before The Grenadier Guards

plans were being made within the Patrol for advancing up to the flack guns

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1858 Smooth Side Canteen with Sling by J.C. Johnson & Co. - 1865 Dated Sterling SMG though the circlip that holdsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here is a handsome, Civil War specimen of the Model 1858 "Smooth Side" or "Flat Back" pattern tin canteen offered in very good condition. Originally canteens had "ribbed" sides in a bullseye pattern, but to expedite production, this feature was removed, and very common in "New York Depot" canteens. This type of canteen also feature an iron chain connecting the stopper ring to one of the side strap brackets. The model