I’m a working musician in Chicago/NWI and this is my personal horn. Serial number 173186 makes it built in 1949-50. I just don’t use and it sits in the case and needs played. It has been totally refurbished and the valve refitted by a renowned trumpet shop. The valves have great compression and aligned. It is all original and no red rot in the lead pipe. IT was relacquered in the past and we chose not to strip and rebuff to keep the thickness and integrity of the horn intact. I have the original Martin hardshell case, but it is rough shape. I have a lot invested in this horn, so I will not sell it for less than what’s in it.
