Original U.S. Indian Wars Pattern 1874 Meat Cans Mess Kits - 3rd Type - Pair U.S. Grenades The majority of the handguns

The majority of the handguns are engraved with the owner

Available in the original brown color as issued in WWII

and unfortunately improper cleaning and oxidation have removed almost all of the original blade finish

lighter bullet and larger powder charge to increase the power and range over the original 56–56 cartridge

or folded over (to store in its cover)

Original U.S. Indian Wars Pattern 1874 Meat Cans Mess Kits - 3rd Type - Pair U.S. Grenades The majority of the handgunsOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. A pair of Indian War Era US Army Pattern M1874 Meat Can Mess Kits. 3rd type meat can with the solid handle and off set ring on the lid. Both have US marked on the handle and are offered in very good condition. This is the Type 3 version of the 1874 pattern mess tin or "meat can." A lid with pull ring can act as the soldier's plate and the body of the tin has a folding handle so that it can act as a frying pan.