Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War- M1878 Canteen by J.C. Johnson & Co with Leather Shoulder Strap German Holsters The serial number indicates that

The serial number indicates that it was built at Springfield in 1882

The blade is unmarked

It looks to be a reproduction from a decade or so ago

The blade has the typical arsenal style Futsu 普通 (regular) Nakago (tang) with Kuri-jiri (rounded) nakago-jiri (tang tip)

where it crashed

Original U.S. Indian Wars / Spanish-American War- M1878 Canteen by J.C. Johnson & Co with Leather Shoulder Strap German Holsters The serial number indicates thatOriginal 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. The side of the spout is marked with the maker and contract date: J. C. JOHNSON & CO. FEB. 6. 65 The canteen is incomplete and is missing the original cork stopper. It has the proper pattern leather shoulder strap, of the early adjustable style in good condition, but has dried