The Civil War Relicman,
Harry Ridgeway.

Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!).
 authentic Civil War relics.

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Ridgeway Reference Archive, Civil War relics.
Canteens, concentric rings, "bulls eye".

This is the "Ridgeway Reference Archive", a research tool for educational purposes only, and is provided at no cost to the reader.   Some of the relics listed are retained in the author's collection, most reside in other collections and are not owned by the author.  None of the items listed in this section are for sale, please refer to relicman.com sales listings for items offered for sale.  This is a work in progress, I list items as I get to them, there are many patterns that are not listed yet, this list will be regularly updated as I get pictures and descriptions for more items.  I will also correct mistakes, so if you see any please tell me.
All items listed are believed to be original and authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described.
Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission.
Any artillery or ordnance relics have been disarmed and rendered safe.
Any weapons are pre 1898 antique weapons, and are exempt from Federal regulation, no licenses or permits are required.
This information is available for research purposes, pictures may be used by permission only.

Model 1858 canteen with concentric rings.
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period.  Some were made with concentric rings for strengthening, these are sometimes referred to as the "bulls eye" pattern.  Canteen measures 7.5in. diameter approx.   
Ref:  Sylvia & O'Donnell page 100.

M0798     Model 1858 canteen with concentric rings.
M0798A.JPG (22774 bytes) M0798B.JPG (24013 bytes) The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period.  Some were made with concentric rings for strengthening, these are sometimes referred to as the "bulls eye" pattern.  Canteen measures 7.5in. diameter approx.   Spout is marked with maker name, but is not readable on this example.  Nice example of bulls eye canteen, strap hooks, spout and stopper.    
Ref:  Sylvia & O'Donnell page 100.
M1088     Model 1858 canteen with concentric rings.
 The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period.  Some were made with concentric rings for strengthening, these are sometimes referred to as the "bulls eye" pattern.    Canteen measures 7.5in. diameter approx.    Nice example of bulls eye canteen, one strap hooks present, two missing, spout intact. 
Ref:  Sylvia & O'Donnell page 100.
M1142     Model 1858 canteen with concentric rings.|
 The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period.  Some were made with concentric rings for strengthening, these are sometimes referred to as the "bulls eye" pattern.  Canteen measures 7.5in. diameter approx.   Metal solid, minor pushes, two brackets intact, one missing, spout intact.  
Ref:  Sylvia & O'Donnell page 100.

Model 1858 canteen with concentric rings, Code Hopper, Philadelphia    
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period.  Some were made with concentric rings for strengthening, these are sometimes referred to as the "bulls eye" pattern.  Spout is marked "C.H. & CO. PHILA ".  Code Hopper & Co., Philadelphia, Pa is listed as making canteens 1862 to 1864 according to Bazelin & McGuinn.  Canteen measures 7.5in. diameter approx .   
Ref:  Sylvia & O'Donnell page 100.

M0983     Model 1858 canteen with concentric rings, Code Hopper, Philadelphia    
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period.  Some were made with concentric rings for strengthening, these are sometimes referred to as the "bulls eye" pattern.  Spout is marked "C.H. & CO. PHILA ".  Code Hopper & Co., Philadelphia, Pa is listed as making canteens 1862 to 1864 according to Bazelin & McGuinn.   Canteen measures 7.5in. diameter approx.   Excellent example of bulls eye canteen, maker identified and with original cover in shreds but intact, straps spout and stopper. 
Ref:  Sylvia & O'Donnell page 100.

Model 1858 canteen with concentric rings, Hadden Booth & Porter, Philadelphia.
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period.  Some were made with concentric rings for strengthening, these are sometimes referred to as the "bulls eye" pattern.  Spout is marked ""HADDEN BOOTH & PORTER"  PHILA ".  Hadden Booth & Porter, Philadelphia, Pa is listed as making canteens throughout the war, according to Bazelin & McGuinn.  Excellent example of bulls eye canteen, maker identified and with original spout and stopper.  Canteen measures 7.5in. diameter approx .   
Ref:  Sylvia & O'Donnell page 100.

M0997     Model 1858 canteen with concentric rings, Hadden Booth & Porter, Philadelphia.
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period.  Some were made with concentric rings for strengthening, these are sometimes referred to as the "bulls eye" pattern.  Spout is marked ""HADDEN BOOTH & PORTER"  PHILA ".  Hadden Booth & Porter, Philadelphia, Pa is listed as making canteens throughout the war, according to Bazelin & McGuinn.  Canteen measures 7.5in .diameter approx.    Excellent example of bulls eye canteen, maker identified and with original spout and stopper.
Ref:  Sylvia & O'Donnell page 100.

Model 1858 canteen with concentric rings, Hall Rohrman, Philadelphia.
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period.  Some were made with concentric rings for strengthening, these are sometimes referred to as the "bulls eye" pattern.  Spout is marked "J. HALL  ROHRMAN PHILA".  Joseph Hall Rohrman, Philadelphia, Pa is listed as making canteens 1863 and 1864 according to Bazelin & McGuinn.  Canteen measures 7.5in. diameter approx .   
Ref:  Sylvia & O'Donnell page 100.

M0972     Model 1858 canteen with concentric rings, Hall Rohrman, Philadelphia.
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period.  Some were made with concentric rings for strengthening, these are sometimes referred to as the "bulls eye" pattern.  Spout is marked "J. HALL  ROHRMAN PHILA".  Joseph Hall Rohrman, Philadelphia, Pa is listed as making canteens 1863 and 1864 according to Bazelin & McGuinn.  Canteen measures 7.5in. diameter approx.  Excellent example of bulls eye canteen, maker identified and with original cover, straps spout and stopper.     
Ref:  Sylvia & O'Donnell page 100.
M1047     Model 1858 canteen with concentric rings, Hall Rohrman, Philadelphia.
 The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period.  Some were made with concentric rings for strengthening, these are sometimes referred to as the "bulls eye" pattern.  Spout is marked "J. HALL  ROHRMAN PHILA".  Joseph Hall Rohrman, Philadelphia, Pa is listed as making canteens 1863 and 1864 according to Bazelin & McGuinn.  Canteen measures 7.5in. diameter approx.   Excellent example of bulls eye canteen, maker identified, strap hooks intact, leather strap is period replacement and is broken, spout intact.     
Ref:  Sylvia & O'Donnell page 100. 
M1102     Model 1858 canteen with concentric rings, Hall Rohrman, Philadelphia.
The model 1858 canteen was the most popular canteen of the Civil War period.  Some were made with concentric rings for strengthening, these are sometimes referred to as the "bulls eye" pattern.  Spout is marked "J. HALL  ROHRMAN PHILA".  Joseph Hall Rohrman, Philadelphia, Pa is listed as making canteens 1863 and 1864 according to Bazelin & McGuinn.  Canteen measures 7.5 in diameter approx.  Canteen is whole, maker identified, push on one side, no holes, no cover.     
Ref:  Sylvia & O'Donnell page 100.