Original U.S. War of 1812 Named & Painted Military Field Drum by Abner Stevens of Pittsfield, Massachusetts with Partial Maker’s Label on Interior - Dated 1812 Snider Rifle Accessories Cap nipple is intact

Cap nipple is intact

75 inches - 5 groove Rifling

This example is in good service worn condition

Great Provenance for a great item

Originally it would have fit the knife up to the bottom of the top of the grip

Original U.S. War of 1812 Named & Painted Military Field Drum by Abner Stevens of Pittsfield, Massachusetts with Partial Maker’s Label on Interior - Dated 1812 Snider Rifle Accessories Cap nipple is intactOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is the most phenomenal American military drum we have ever offered. Manufactured in 1812 by Abner Stevens of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, this drum features a tremendously painted American Eagle atop the American shield, with our nations motto, E Pluribus Unum, Out of Many, One, inscribed onto the scroll. Written on the top skin of the drum is a name, written twice, as Jas. Campbell, and again as James Campbell. There