Although the catalogs show that particular model snare drum being available from 1923 to 1929 with that strainer, only the 1929 catalog shows it with a badge mounted above the strainer like yours. That doesn't necessarily mean your snare drum dates precisely to 1929, as the badge could have been mounted on those earlier drums also (catalog pictures weren't update year-to-year if the basic model didn't change).

There is a limited market for vintage parade and marching drums, but it does exist (I own several). I wouldn't hazard a guesstimate on it's value, but I can say that it doesn't come close to the value of the 5x14 or 6.5x14 snares of the same period. Very nice drum though. I love the sound of calfskin heads and gut snares in the morning.

Mike

Thanks for the input, Mike! Appreciate it. Anyone else have any idea of value on this one?

Thanks!!!

I purchased a very nice original one that was identical to this. It had the original whitecalf heads, great plating, original key and a bunch of slings (but no case). I paid $250 on ebay for that drum. I would say that figure is a safe maximum. Ones in relic condition usually sell for less than $100, and I have seen functioning ones go for roughly $150. Having the original fibre case is pretty unique, I would say roughly $120-$200. That's my best estimate.