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1 CONFEDERATE TIN CANTEEN & 1 UNION TIN CANTEEN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 700.00 USD
1 CONFEDERATE TIN CANTEEN & 1 UNION TIN CANTEEN.

1) CONFEDERATE. An excavated example of a Confederate tin drum canteen measuring 6" in diameter with a spout at the top measuring nearly 1". There are three 1 1/2" strap guides around the canteen. Solder is seen at all the seams. CONDITION: this excavated canteen has an oxidized rusty finish throughout. 1 Side is relatively undamaged. The other side is partially crushed with 3 holes possibly from buckshot. Spout remains generally straight. Strap guides are undamaged.
2) UNION. A classic Union tin, smooth sided, circular canteen measuring about 7 1/2" in diameter. Canteen has 3 strap guides & a pewter spout with the original cork & iron stopper/chain. Canteen has a partial cloth covering. CONDITION: canteen remains solid but has several shallow dents to the body. Approx. 50% of the cloth cover remains. (02-17453/BF). $400-700.