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Item Number: 63489
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An especially desirable offering for the knowledgeable Confederate collector, this screw top drum canteen is well documented by a like example of the type to include the screw cap housed in the old Museum of the Confederacy collection. (see: p.57 Sylvia & O’Donnell first volume ‘Civil War Canteens’) Measuring approximately 8 ¼ inches in diameter by 2 5/8 inches thick rim to rim, this original, untouched example remains in desirable as carried condition with unquestionable age and construction. Frequently cast aside by miss identity of the period, this classic Confederate style drum canteen offers the rarity utilized and frequently overlooked 10/27/1858 John K. Chase patent for Improvement in Manufacturing Screws of Thin Metal. (see illustration) Please note that manufacturer markings on the early screw caps are key to dating. Post war examples offer the original 1858 patent date along with the 1872 patent extension date while the earlier caps are unmarked. (see: Sylvia & O’Donnell ‘Civil War Canteens’ second volume p 72) Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques!
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