All Selmer trumpets have a serial number and there is a chart that shows what year the trumpet was made. A Selmer trumpet with a serial number of 43417 was made in 1950, so as of 2013 it is 63 years old.The brass is in reasonable shape but shows some wearing. Great and affordable starter trumpet for a new player! This trumpet is in very good used condition. Selmer Bundy Student Trumpet in B flat.In 1939 the Mercury models had serial numbers in the 10,000s. For example, in 1928 the Apollo serial numbers were 8600 - 8700. Having fun with it.Hey, if you're interested, please c. A Bundy trumpet from the 1970s ('Designed by Vincent Bach' is the subtitle on the bell), from Selmer USA.I have had 2 music store reps tell me it is worth $1800 and one said no, more like $600-800-so I have no idea. I can't find any information on this serial number anywhere and also have no idea what it is worth.
Serial number 822567, also bought in the 80's. This trumpet was built during the golden age of Conn, when Conn was located in Elkhart Indiana (as indicated by the serial number - H83258 - about 1966 according to the Conn Loyalist website).
