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MODEL 1890 SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ERA ROUND MEAT CAN
OR MESS KIT: Introduced to replace the Model
1874 Meat Can, this round Model 1890 Meat Can was
introduced immediately before the Spanish American War
and provided the soldier with a larger frying pan and
plate, thought to be more utilitarian.
I have the following
examples available, each listed below with accompanying
photographs.
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MODEL 1890 MEAT CAN:
This solid specimen shows no corrosion, no misshaping,
only minor handling dents, has a fully functional
locking handle, and still retains much of the original
tin plating. Not all of these meat cans were surcharged
with the “US” stamp on the handle, as were the Model
1874 Meat Cans, and this example does not have that
stamping. Overall this is a very nice specimen. (0226) $150
 
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NO.
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MODEL 1890 MEAT CAN -
STAMPED "US":
This very nice solid specimen shows no corrosion, no misshaping,
no dents, has a fully functional
locking handle, and still retains much of the original
tin plating. The plating on the exterior and on the interior of both the pan and the
plate retain almost all of the original bright tin
finish.
As an added value, the handle of this meat can features
the stamped “US” surcharge - not regularly found on
these Spanish American War meat cans.
Overall this is a very nice specimen.
SOLD
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NO.
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MODEL 1890 MEAT CAN:
This solid specimen shows no corrosion, no misshaping,
only minor handling dents, has a fully functional
locking handle, and still retains much of the original
tin plating. This particular specimen has an
interesting field modification with the addition of two
simple 1” wide flat iron loops – one on each side –
riveted just below the rim of the bottom frying pan
section. The loops were apparently added to allow the
meat can to be strapped to the outside of the soldier’s
pack or bedroll, a handy means of carrying this bulky,
and often greasy, item away from his body, his bedding
and his extra clothing. This is an interesting
modification that speaks directly to the innovative
nature of the individual soldier.
Not all of these meat cans were surcharged with the “US”
stamp on the handle, as were the M1874 Meat Cans, and
this example does not have that stamping. Overall this
is a very nice specimen with a unique soldier applied
modification. (0811) $150
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