Original British 19th Century Large 28” Military Bass Drum with Torn Bottom Skin Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Cartridge Type: Rimfire Cartridge

Cartridge Type: Rimfire Cartridge

used several types of jingasa made from iron

The hilt also features some of the original gilded finish

just the way we received it

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

Original British 19th Century Large 28” Military Bass Drum with Torn Bottom Skin Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Cartridge Type: Rimfire CartridgeOriginal 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