I have a 14"x6.5" Ludwig Black Beauty.I am trying to see if it is a brass shell or not, i believe that it is.Any definative way of telling for sure? its serial number is 1706351 (pointed corner Blue and Olive badge) it has a 'B' stamped behind the screw attachment for the damper/muffler, it weighs around 10lbs.It is a deep nickel colour not quite black but close.I hope this helps, i tried to upload pictures but the files are too large.Help
Thanks,Andrew