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Need help identifying Camco Oak Lawn snare

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Hi guys,

I picked this one up today in the shadow of the old Oak Lawn Camco factory and was wondering if any of the house Camco experts may be able to help me ID it. From looking at 60's Camco catalogs online, it looks to be a 701-M Tuxedo Metal Drum, and it sounds GREAT! I took a magnet to the shell and the hoops - it stuck to the hoops, but not the shell, so I assume chrome over brass shell and die case hoops? To my untrained eye, nothing has been changed out on this one, but I'm FAR from an expert on these snares. I'm also having a tough time finding any sort of value on the Tuxedo Metal, or any way to accurately date them, so if you've got any ideas, I'm all ears! And now, I'll turn this one over to the photos!

-Mitch

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Posted on 14 years ago
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Yes, it is a 701M. Based upon the rims and strainer, I'd place it as a late 60's drum. These snares sound good, but this type of Camco strainer has a tendency to pop into the released position after a couple of good rimshots.

Does it have the keyholder opposite the badge/vent?

The muffler is not original.

Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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From Stallwart

Yes, it is a 701M. Based upon the rims and strainer, I'd place it as a late 60's drum. These snares sound good, but this type of Camco strainer has a tendency to pop into the released position after a couple of good rimshots.Does it have the keyholder opposite the badge/vent?The muffler is not original.

Thanks for the info! It does have the keyholder opposite the badge, though the original key is gone. I've updated my original post with better photos.

Posted on 14 years ago
#3
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I hace this same snare in a nice mahogony wood. I want to replace the strainer and butt for the originals as the oned it has are after market.

Posted on 14 years ago
#4
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Man o man. That would look SO good with my kit.

Posted on 14 years ago
#5
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NICE !!!!!!!

Those are great sounding snares!

Posted on 14 years ago
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