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WFL LUDWIG SNARE DRUM 15 X 6".

Outside of shell is engraved U.S.N. with a small 66 underneath.... 8 tube lugs....appears to have nickel hoops....Chicago Keystone WFL FOUNDER badge....NO SERIAL NUMBERS...hoops take to a magnet....shell does not...COB?? COA ?? WFL P-83 throw....inside, someone scratched in a 1952 date with their name.......sounds like a Supraphonic....loud. If you need more photos, let me know.... Value, date, rarity, history ??

Posted on 12 years ago
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late 30's....

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
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From nudrummerat49

WFL LUDWIG SNARE DRUM 15 X 6". Outside of shell is engraved U.S.N. with a small 66 underneath.... 8 tube lugs....appears to have nickel hoops....Chicago Keystone WFL FOUNDER badge....NO SERIAL NUMBERS...hoops take to a magnet....shell does not...COB?? COA ?? WFL P-83 throw....inside, someone scratched in a 1952 date with their name.......sounds like a Supraphonic....loud. If you need more photos, let me know.... Value, date, rarity, history ??

No clue on the age... Nickel stuff is normally plated over steel, or castings. If the shell doesn't attract a magnet, it's probably brass.

U.S.N. could be 'Uncle Sherman Nosedrip', but I'm thinking it means United States Navy. :)

It's a pleasure to meet you, welcome to the clubhouse...

fishwaltz
Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks guys. From looking at the badge and the badge forums here it appears 30's. The thing really rocks. Just as good as or better than my 402 Supra. It does appear that it was used in the Navy - wish I knew more about it - may sell it - not sure...depends on what I find out. It would be nice if someone loved it enough to restore it........we'll see. Love this web site.....

Posted on 12 years ago
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From the badge I'm guessing 1948-1952. The type of corrosion on the shell looks more like what you see on nickel plated brass than chromed aluminum. Too bad the hoops are so rusty, but cleaned up it could be a killer snare!

Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 12 years ago
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They only used that badge for 6 mths..if I understand right...

Didn't Mr.Ludwig get in trouble over it,as it has "Ludwig" on it...not just WFL?

I wanna say 1937-38.....

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
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Very nice! Cool1

Welcome to the forum!!

1960s Ralston (Star) set in Red Agate Pearl 12/12/16/20
1961 Ludwig Cocktail Lounge drum 24 x 16 in blue sparkle
1966 Ludwig Hollywoods in Sky Blue Pearl 12/13/16/22
1971 Ludwig Super Classics in Blue Sparkle 13/16/22
1976 Ludwig Vistalites in Blue 13/14/16/22
70s/80s Ludwig orphans in Black Cortex "Bonham" style 14/16/18/20/26 (B/O Badges)

Many snares
Posted on 12 years ago
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From blairndrums

They only used that badge for 6 mths..if I understand right...Didn't Mr.Ludwig get in trouble over it,as it has "Ludwig" on it...not just WFL?I wanna say 1937-38.....

Oh, you're right! I didn't see the Ludwig around the grommet. I withdraw my age statement.

Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 12 years ago
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I wonder if that is a snare drum that served time on CV66 which was the aircraft carrier "america"?

That would explain the corrosion.

Posted on 12 years ago
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