Original U.S. Spanish American War M1878 Canteen Reissued for WWI Use by R.I.A. in 1916 Receivers though it is oxidized and

though it is oxidized and bubbling in a lot of places

an Infantry Regiment which later became a Genadier Regiment

which is also marked on one of the straps

(alter Art) model with the single piece "wrap around" wooden grip

The trigger bar slides in a groove in the underside of the rear receiver cover

Original U.S. Spanish American War M1878 Canteen Reissued for WWI Use by R.I.A. in 1916 Receivers though it is oxidized andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice used condition U. S. M1878 Canteen with standard a tan canvas cover. It looks like it was reconditioned by R. I. A. (Rock Island Arsenal) in 1916, and had a new cover applied, along with a very nice leather sling. It has the correct U. S. marking on the front, while the rear and strap are marked USFS. Most likely after WWI it was issued to the U. S. Forestry Service, and saw additional use there.