{"product_id":"original-u-s-indian-wars-experimental-m-1878-haversack-with-rare-leather-trim-original-leather-carrying-strap-named","title":"Original U.S. Indian Wars Experimental M-1878 Haversack with Rare Leather Trim \u0026 Original Leather Carrying Strap - Named","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is an excellent experimental example of the M1878 Haversack with the original leather strap. This is still in the original experimental configuration, with two \"D-Rings\" on the back with leather bases, instead of canvas. This rare variant has a leather trim and strap, later replaced entirely by canvas. The strap and buckle are fully retained and work great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the bag is stenciled U.S. with the marking above:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA.B. FINCH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCo. H. 2nd Regt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an outstanding period name and unit marking, likely dating to the 1880s. The haversack itself is not maker-marked anywhere but the interior edge also has the leather trim, and the haversack retains a correct hooked carry strap which is stamped \u003cstrong\u003eROCK ISLAND ARSENAL\u003c\/strong\u003e along with some inspector stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent and extremely rare leather-trimmed example, ready for display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45163484577861,"sku":"ONJR26MABS102","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/F9F75335-8383-432A-B484-985C073DCB34.jpg?v=1781557936","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-indian-wars-experimental-m-1878-haversack-with-rare-leather-trim-original-leather-carrying-strap-named","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}