Overview
Technically this is a Precious Metal series snare rather than badged Black Panther. But that series was rebranded as Black Panther Precious Metal a couple of years after this was shown in the 2002 catalogue, so we're giving it the benefit of the doubt.
If it looks like a Black Panther and roars like a Black Panther...
This and its 14" sibling are the only two models to use the double-ended oval piccolo lugs on a standard depth, albeit only 5" deep, shell. All three models of this style of stainless steel were dropped from the range sometime between August and December 2002
Photos from Mitsuno Shop in Japan. I have contact them for specific permission to use these shots but at the moment I'm using them for reference under fair use.
