Civil War Brass Snare Drum

eBay seller johndavidoneill has posted this beauty on eBay with a BIN price under $500 and a photo showing brass drums in use during the Civil War.  Nice find John.

Described as:

• Ancient - Civil War Rope Tension Drum !!!!
• American marching Field Drum; drum is in original playing condition. 
• Drum Shell measures 16" Dia. x 12 " Deep, - Drum's Overall height approximately measures 14 ".
• Brass Drum Shell has a beautiful patina-ed  aged finish.
• 16" Diameter Calfskin Drum-Heads and Gut Snares.
• Maple Hoops with Ten (10) Leather Ears, Twenty (20) rope-hooks - hemp rope.
• Period correct: Civil War Hinged Snare Strainer.
• Drum produces a Very Loud, Crisps, Deep, Old -School Low-Toned Rattle.