More pics of this what will be lovely snare drum.

Here are the last two pics.

seantdrums!

You've rescued a late 70's Artist model snare drum, catalog #153. What's the serial number? That will help narrow down the year. Still, late 70's is probably accurate, due to the fact that the muffler is now opposite the air vent/logo. The shell is 3-ply maple/poplar/mahogany with solid maple re-rings. The shell may have been a left-over, as Slingerland was using 5-ply shells during this time period. Also, the profile of the hoops also points to later 70's. Again, post a picture of the badge, or just let us know the serial number.

-Mark

70s Cow with zoomatic throw off IMO

I see you've already posted more pictures. I can't quite make out the first digit of the serial number.

-Mark

Except for the fact that it uses the Leedy butt, which tells me it is an Artist snare drum and still in the '79 catalog.

-Mark

Thanks for the info. The pics you see are the ones from the ad. Once i get the drum ill get the number to you. Just cropped original pic its the best i can do for now. The wrap underneath looks like its rusting would it be a copper wrap. The hoops with the rust must be COS. Some rods need changing as they are odd ones. The snare in the late 70's catalogue is a maple finish. Wondering if this is the way to go with this as the original wrap looks like its gone beyond repair.

The SN appears to be 165556. If so, that would indicate around 1975-76, according to the guide posted here... http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/drcjw/article_2_serial_numbers_page3.html

-Mark

Thx for the info mark. The interior would it have been laquered or left bare. Also a shell like this would you say it is correct for 1975/76. I dont know much about 3ply and 5 ply slingerland shells. Im new to slingerland just been wrapped up in lots of english drums recently. Thx sean