That's very interesting! Could you post some more pics of the drum/drums?

Consider it done! Attached are the original pictures from the eBay auction. BTW, I scored this for $16.66! $30 total with shipping!

This is a Star. Very cool badge. Another new name badge to add, please send a message to Dave asking him to post it.

This is a 3 ply, another one that should be sanded and lacquered on the ionterior to enhance it's sound and preserve it for the future..

Early 60s, judging by the strainer. I have one and I love it! Mine now resides on a 3 ply 8 lugger.

OK, so now I have gone back and looked this over. It has 8 lugs and is the same as the blue spark I just finished. Tear it down and clean it from the inside out. Sand it snooth and lacquer the interior and bearing edges. If there are no snare beds, sand some in. It takes about 10 minutes per side. Tape the outside of the shell at the mount holes, around the bearing edges exterior as well. Then do the lacquer. After you have done the work and put it back together.

I am running an Aquarian Z-100 coated top and Evans thin hazy on the res. This is one of the best sounding snares I own, and it is fine!

This is a straight up rip of a Slingerland. Look at the muffler, I'll bet it looks exactly like it on the outside as well.

Nice!!! Definitely a Star made drum, looks like it's possibly one of the earlier ones. Original snare wires and snare side head, looks like an attic find. I wouldn't do a thing to it.

Thanks very much for posting the pics! That's an unusual drum you've got there. I wonder why this badge got special treatment???

Nice find, and a blue K stamp to booth.The bearing edges ,might, need some little T.L.C. but i would't touch the interior of this shell if it was mine. Just saying.

Yes, it's all original except for the missing batter head. My "normal" refurbishments are pretty much in line with what Jonnistix outlines. However, in this instance, I feel I may leave the shell alone. All I've done so far is to take the drum apart and clean the rust from the strainer attaching hardware. The only issue right now is that I need another air vent grommet, as the wings broke off when I attempted to remove the badge for cleaning. Anyone have this style of grommet sitting in their parts bin? PM me if you have one. Thanks!

I would still smooth up the edges and cut snare beds, it will make a huge difference in playability on this drum. They just don't sing out with no beds.

I'll have to check on this drum and see about the snare beds. I honestly don't recall the condition of the beds, or if they even exist!