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 Category_Lock Assembly In fully operating condition and

In fully operating condition and very easy on the eye

though some pieces had only the fixed sights

This lovely matched pair are both marked Jn"o Lyell on the lock plates

a notable achievement and testament to the organization of the division and the ability of its mechanics and technicians

but this model with the impressed "Star" in is very hard to find

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 Category_Lock Assembly In fully operating condition andOriginal 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