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MODEL 1874 MESS CUPS:
These are very nice specimens of the classic Indian Wars
Model 1874 Mess Cup, carried by every soldier on
campaign – suspended from the cavalryman’s saddle and
from the infantryman’s canteen sling. Made of heavy
iron and plated in tin, these cups served the soldiers
from the Custer Era through the Spanish American War.
Once fairly common on the market, these cups have become
increasingly scarce, especially those which are in
decent condition with no misshaping, heavy corrosion or
pin holes. These are very nice cups to display with
your haversack and canteen or on your saddle.
I have the following cups
available, each listed below with accompanying
photographs.
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NO.
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MODEL 1874 CUP:
A very nice specimen, with an even smooth finish
overall, the tin plating present - most with a nice even
dark patina and retaining some of the original bright finish - and a
very legible “US” on the handle. There
are no significant dents, no
misshaping, no pin holes nor damage due to corrosion,
all of the seams are intact, and only some very minor
spots of light pitting. A solid representative
example.
SOLD
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NO.
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MODEL 1874 CUP:
A very nice specimen, with an even smooth finish
overall, the tin plating present - most with a nice even
dark patina and some of the original bright finish - and a
very legible “US” on the handle. There
are no dents, no
misshaping, no pin holes nor damage due to corrosion,
all of the seams are intact, and only some very minor
spots of light pitting. A solid representative
example.
SOLD
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3
MODEL 1874 CUP:
An excellent specimen, as close to "like new unissued"
condition as is likely to exist. The finish is
smooth over the entire surface. The tin plating is present
overall, most of which retains the original bright
finish. The handle is full form and the "US" stamp
is
very legible. There
is no
misshaping, pin holes, or damage,
and all of the seams are intact.
You won't have many opportunities to find a better one.
SOLD
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