British Victorian Era Zulu War P-1871 Wooden Water Bottle with White Leather Harness British Military Maps and one 50 round drum

and one 50 round drum magazine

There are more subtle differences as well in the receiver hump and how the trigger rests in its housing

The barrel carriers were issued in two varieties

and Lieutenant General Lucian Truscott was appointed to command Fifth Army in his place

using the same machinery and reportedly some of the same workers who had manufactured steel helmets during WWII

British Victorian Era Zulu War P-1871 Wooden Water Bottle with White Leather Harness British Military Maps and one 50 round drumNew Made Item: This is a faithful almost exact copy of the wooden water bottle used by the British military during the Zulu War period. Complete with detachable stopper these can carry water, not that we recommend you drink from it. Each Pattern 1871 canteen comes with a white polished leather carrying harness and shoulder strap. Just what you need for those victorious Victorian reenactments!