Original U.S. Civil War Federal Regulation Canvas Knapsack Backpack British Field Gear and the impressed checkering remains

and the impressed checkering remains visible

This is a very rare totally original SEARS marked holster in very good condition in dark russet brown leather

with a lovely oxidized copper and brass finish

the iron mounted rifles that were inventory numbered were stamp-marked with their numbers in the wood of the stock belly

It has the look of a nice used stock that was well cared for

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Regulation Canvas Knapsack Backpack British Field Gear and the impressed checkering remainsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare example of an original, Federal issue, box style Army knapsack in nearly complete but delicate fair condition. This infantrymans accoutrement, of the early war pattern, is a soft double bag knapsack made to accept an internal wooden frame that rendered rigidity to the pack. This artifact is made up of two sections of canvas coated with a black rubber or tar like substance for protection from the