Here it is...

The throw off is pre 1929, after that year the gut frame was changed to 60 degree angle instead of yours which is at 90 degrees. The throwoff looks to be Model 338 which was used with another type of rim mounted throwoff from 1918 to 1929. From the looks of the shell and hardware, if there is a large Ludwig name on the left of the throwoff that rises up the shell from left to right, it might be what is listed in the Ludwig Book as the Ludwig All-Metal Seperate Tension drum, earlier models were 10 lug and wooden, in 1923-1926 they were made of metal. Value to a collector would vary, depending on better pictures, documentation, shell height and metal will change value as well. Here is similar model that was sold. Black Beauty usually had blackend chrome, I assumed that this one listed on Ebay lost it's black finish

Here is another similar to yours. Yours looks like a 4 X 14 from the picture. This one has the throwoff that is mounted to the rim.

backbeatkeeper:

THANKS for taking the time to provide your comments. I certainly appreciate it.

It looks like the drum I've got resembles the first pic that you provided, other than the obvious difference in depth.

I don't think mine is a Ludwig Pioneer Model, since it's my understanding that those only came with 6-lugs in the 1920s. However, I might be mistaken.

My drum has the wording "Ludwig Trademark" on the shell, exactly as shown on the drum in your first pic. On mine, it's to the left of the strainer.

THANKS AGAIN for our input.

Have you looked at the Ludwig Snare Drum Page?

David

DAVID:

THANKS for the suggestion!

I've reviewed the site and my drum looks extremely similar to the Ludwig Metal Separate Tension Drum, featured in the early 1920s.

HOWEVER.......... I noticed that engraved to the left of the strainer on the Separate Tension Drum is "Ludwig Chicago." Engraved on my drum is "Ludwig Trademark."

Other than that, they appear identical.

THANKS AGAIN for your time and your help!