Those are replacement wires. It should have gut strings that would go all the way into the strainer. Each would be a separate string that goes from butt plate to strainer.

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Definitely replacement snare wires. I think the seller probably doesn't know. Either that, or he's lying and hopes people will believe his line. Make an offer and point out that the wires are not original. If he insists they are, walk away.

Well it has a make offer selection, and I think the drum has a lot to offer.

I wouldn't pay the $700, but gut strings also don't hold a lot of value to me personally.

As a looker, yes, I would want all original, but I'd rather play it and have it sound good.

I have two forties model deep dish Leedys and they sound terrific.

One's a mate to this outfit.

Good luck with it. I would still tell the seller the wires are not original and use hat as a bargaining chip.

Agreed that it is a bit pricey for the drum.

I paid $450 for mine last year and its a 1940's Leedy 6 1/2" x 14" Broadway Series in Red Sparkle, almost mint condition.

Nice drum. I bet it sounds great.