Bidspirit auction | Civil War Model 1858 Bullseye

Civil War Model 1858 Bullseye Canteen - United States Army Model 1858 pattern ”bullseye” canteen. The body is constructed of two pressed tin plates joined at the rim, designed for increased structural strength during field use. The canteen retains a heavily worn two-piece textile cover, featuring a dark blue wool base with an orange-brown textile layer or repair applied to the reverse. Three rectangular tin loops for a shoulder strap are soldered to the rim. The spout is composed of white metal and displays the incised characters C B. A period-style stopper is included, consisting of a cork body with a metal cap and an iron pull ring attached via a threaded screw mechanism. 10” H x 8” W x 1” D. 7C