Original Naval Gunner's Water Keg Marked to Spanish Ship SAN JOSEF 1797 MP 40 While the American Civil War

While the American Civil War was predominantly an Infantryman's war using muzzle loading

Approximate dimensions are 8" x 9" x 4”

Canova on March 30

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On 10 November

Original Naval Gunner's Water Keg Marked to Spanish Ship SAN JOSEF 1797 MP 40 While the American Civil WarOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is the sort of thing that makes any young man thrill to think of the SPANISH MAIN. Well it's a bit late for the early Caribbean Pirates but it is an item of serious Military Naval significance. Every Gunner (Cannoneer) needed water to cleanse his cannon and extinguish any remaining embers from the previous discharge before fresh powder could be loaded. The wonderful early Water Keg with large forged iron suspension