Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War- M1878 Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap - Stamped “U.S.” M3 Grease Gun tools and gauges

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Berdan II: infantry rifle

Discovered in Massachusetts decades ago it was snapped up by a well known collector in Connecticut who passed in 2012

The receiver even retains some very light traces of swirled case colors in just the right light

The butt stock also bears a German Regimental marking of 2

Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War- M1878 Canteen with Leather Shoulder Strap - Stamped “U.S.” M3 Grease Gun tools and gaugesOriginal Item: Only One Available. US M1878 Canteen with a tan canvas cover with a very clear U. S. stencil on the front, in very good condition with the original issue sling. There are no other markings that we can find. The canteen is complete with its original cork stopper secured to the neck of the canteen by a ring. The cork itself is complete but has shrunk due to age and cracked. It also has the proper pattern leather shoulder strap, of the