United States Life Saving Service [Lyle] Gunner’s Haversack c1904

Front flap is beautifully embossed: “ U. S. L. S. S.” Leather haversack was intended to be used by the station keeper for carrying cartridges, friction primers, lanyard, priming wire, and combination level for the Lyle gun. The haversack is made completely of leather with a tongue to fasten the flap and loops for reception of waist belt. The back is boldly marked by the inspector “ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL 1904 TC”.  On the inside end is a pocket for the combination octant (level). Haversack dates from the middle Life-Saving Service years and is as designed and described by David Lyle in his 1877 report. These are exceptionally scarce and simply a must if you have a Lyle gun or to complete your exhibit. Approx. 8” high x 10” wide x 3 ½” deep. The condition of this haversack is unusually good, except that the tongue strap that holds the covering flap is torn but is included. The condition of the leather is quite nice, with a beautiful patena and will display beautifully. Extremely rare. (#8297h) (VG+). $3,195.

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