On my recently acquired bronze hammered Supra, the code stamped behind the muffler knob is a 'B' - stamped upside down.
The drum is obviously bronze; reddish brown as opposed to a 'brassy' color. The color is not aged; color behind the lugs is the same.
I thought that a 'B' code was brass while a bronze shell had a 'BZ' stamp. Has anyone seen a bronze shell with a 'B' stamp? Anther Ludwig anomaly?
Might this be among the final Chicago-era drums? It has a new-era keystone badge but with 'Chicago Ill' instead of 'Monroe NC'.
Thoughts on build year or anything else are appreciated.
Thanks.
