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I also gathered information for this page from MusicTrader. I do not know if an Elkhart Serial number list exists or not. Most were made post World War II possibly up to If you see one of these horns and the owner is claiming they are from the s or s or before, then they are using the wrong serial number chart. These instruments had their OWN serial numbering system. The Valve Block on these instruments are made by Elkhart and thus have a completely different numbering system. These are most likely mid to late s instruments. These obviously are NOT subject to this serial number chart. Selmer must have done a serial number "reset" at some point. Please note that there are a FEW exceptions to this chart.
Please see the Bell Logos section to see samples of each Bell Logo.
Buescher Trumpet Serial numbers are most often found on the 2nd valve casing - OR if that is buffed off, check on one of the valves themselves! Pull out a valve and look on the section just below the button and stem. Years and Serial Numbers are Approximate.