7-1/2″ Civil-Revolutionary War Marching Drum & Drum Sticks | Rawhide Reproduction Snare Drum

7-1/2″ Civil-Revolutionary War Marching Drum & Drum Sticks | Rawhide Reproduction Snare Drum

The 7-1/2″ Civil-Revolutionary War Marching Drum & Drum Sticks is a compact reproduction field drum made for reenactment, display, educational use, and period staging—sized small enough for younger users while still carrying the unmistakable look and sound of an earlier military instrument. It is less a modern practice drum than a historical object you can actually put to use, whether on the march, in the classroom, or as part of a well-built display.

Its genuine rawhide top and bottom drum heads and wooden rims with rope tensioning give it the proper construction and a more authentic tone than synthetic substitutes. The distressed finish helps it sit naturally among other reproduction pieces, while the long cotton rope serves both to maintain head tension and to function as a shoulder sling for marching use. Two solid wood drum sticks are included, making it ready for immediate use in performance, demonstration, or rehearsal.

Its smaller scale makes it especially well suited to school programs, children’s reenactment impressions, theatrical and film production, and collectors who want a compact period drum that still reads correctly. Used with a sensible hand, it adds movement, sound, and historical presence without pretending to be a modern marching instrument built for abuse.

What it’s for:

• Adding an authentic-looking period drum to reenactment kits, school programs, and theatrical productions
• Providing a compact reproduction instrument for children’s historical use, display, or demonstration
• Gift giving for collectors, young history enthusiasts, reenactors, and period-minded households

Materials & Construction:

• Authentic, distressed-looking Civil-Revolutionary War reproduction marching snare drum
• Genuine rawhide top and bottom drum heads
• Wooden rims hold the rawhide heads snug
• 19″ cotton rope helps keep heads tight and functions as a shoulder sling
• Includes two solid wood drum sticks

Specs:

• Drum size: 7-1/2″ diameter x 4-1/2″ deep
• Drum sticks: two included, each 6-3/4″ long
• Sling/tension rope length: 19″

Care & Display Notes:

• This is a reproduction item and not a modern-day instrument
• Rawhide drumheads are not synthetic and may puncture or split under heavy-handed use
• Store in a dry location away from prolonged dampness to help preserve the rawhide heads
• Best used with a measured hand for reenactment, display, demonstration, or light performance

Pairs well with: reproduction bugles, Civil War field gear, historical flags, school history displays, and other period-correct reenactment equipment.