Original British 19th Century Large 28” Military Bass Drum with Torn Bottom Skin Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts The hilt and cross guard

The hilt and cross guard are made from two pieces of cast brass

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and requires a tumbler adjustment

The fittings do show some oxidation and plating loss

Original British 19th Century Large 28” Military Bass Drum with Torn Bottom Skin Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts The hilt and cross guardOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a British military bass drum. This example likely dates between the Victorian Era and the First World War. The drum retains its original skinheads, although the bottom skin is torn through. It retains its ropes, rims, and blancoed buff leather tugs. The drum measures 28" across and is 17" tall. Despite the tear across the bottom skin, it still presents well when sitting on that side. The