Origial U.S. Indian and Spanish-American War New York State Contract Merriam Knapsack Gun Parts this is a most remarkable

this is a most remarkable weapon unlike anything we have ever seen before

and his work became more brightly colored

This example with feature of a box pleat to the back

with a nice enamel finish

bayonet lug and even all components of the bolt

Origial U.S. Indian and Spanish-American War New York State Contract Merriam Knapsack Gun Parts this is a most remarkableOriginal Item: Only One Available. Featuring a SNY (State of New York ) 1894 dated inspection stamp this is an Indian Wars & Spanish American U. S. Army "Merriam" backpack knapsack. Stenciled "B 8" on the front. Leather straps, and wood bracers are present and intact. Overall condition is good to very good.