Original U.S. Civil War Era New Mexico Territory Santa Fe Militia Steel Drum Canteen MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Rebuilt from a vintage complete

Rebuilt from a vintage complete WW1 parts set using all original parts on a never to be reactivated (non-firing BATF approved) display receiver using most 80% of an original torch cut steel Lewis MG receiver

make this a truly exception piece of gun making history

The case was also significantly different with a longer overall case length and a centerfire ignition system instead of the earlier rimfire design

Later investigation would reveal that not everyone had been informed of the drop despite the Seventh Army's best efforts

The interior of both triple pouches is stamped as follows:

Original U.S. Civil War Era New Mexico Territory Santa Fe Militia Steel Drum Canteen MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Rebuilt from a vintage completeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is classic Civil War drum canteen is constructed of steel with domed sides that are fixed to a narrow rim. The the usual three brackets to secure the sling have been removed or were never attached. The entire piece is sound and without active rust. A very nice example of a local or state issued canteen. It measures 7 inches in diameter and 2. 5 inches wide. The exterior is embossed with various lettering and