Thats a beauty.Looks to be a 60,s plain old steel shell which will sound great.The Brits know what they,re doing.Cleaning it will be a chore thoughYes Sir

wouldn't it be magnetic if it was steel???

True,but i did,nt think Olympic had a brass model.Im not 100% on that,but it could be.

maybe Aluminium?!

also the bearing edges are bent back towards the shell..... normal??

it'S also very light, unusual for maybe being brass...

it is made of an alloy (whatever they could melt) not alu, brass or steel

it is from 1960's and is model 1005

http://ukdrums.weebly.com/olympic-1937-79.html

Remove all the lugs, wash down the lugs and shell in white vinegar, dry.

Hit them with any non abrasive chrome or metal polish/cleaner, buff with soft cloth.

Re-assemble, play and enjoy.

OR

Sell it. $100 tops.

Thanks....

That's what i thought.. thanks!!!!!!

thanks for the advice... i actually just finished cleaning. i did use NEVRDULL... worked great as always...

I am actually thinking of selling, 'cause i already own too many snares, and i am more a fan of Ludwig snare drums.....

Is that a full 14" or one of the 350mm shells? That might help date it more accurately. It might be hard to find hoops for it if it is the smaller shell although I think that some 14" hoops will work o.k.