Up for bid is the vintage CIVIL WAR / ROPE TENSION-STYLE MILITARY MARCHING/PARADE SNARE DRUM by W.F.L. DRUM CO. (William F. Ludwig) of Chicago, IL., circa the mid 20th century (best guess), as seen in the pictures/as described in the title. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES. Being offered for sale as-found, uncleaned. May require a thorough detailing to bring to its full potential. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED or your money back...no questions asked!

Pretty rough shape but not terrible. Definitely a display/collector's and/or restoration piece and NOT a playable/usable instrument. Multiple small holes/rips at both top & bottom (see red arrows in last 2 pictures) and a couple of areas that are worn very thin (see green arrows in 11th pic). Missing at least 2 or 3 parts/pieces (sorry, no idea what the missing pieces are called...see purple arrows in 4th, 6th & 7th pics). Otherwise, drum has minor -to- moderate cosmetic blemishes (i.e. dings, dents, scuffs, scratches, stains, etc.) but NO major breaks or repairs. Remains structurally rigid & strong. Great patina to all materials throughout. See pics.

Measures 15" diameter at inner edge(s) of rim and 15-3/4" diameter at outer edge(s) x 14-3/8" tall, overall. Weighs 5 lbs. 1.0 oz..