the most unusual feature of the horn is the tuning, which is by means of a flugelhorn-style tuning bit. This allows 2 9/16 tuning adjustment, minus 1/2 for the slot, which allows the tuning to be locked by means of a split collar and thumb screw device, like a typical flugelhorn or piccolo trumpet. The slide at the end of the lead pipe (the conventional tuning slide position) is actually the quick-change to A and uses a threaded split ring on the lower tubing as the stop. The threaded part of the ring is only 3/16, so that is all you have to tune to A. Another feature is an adjustable pinkie ring for the right hand. It is a ring affixed to a movable split collar around the leadpipe, secured by another thumb screw. It moves thru about a half inch. You can not get it off due to bracing. The horn has an inside diameter at the 2d valve slide of .413. It is satin silver with gold inside the bell, and other than wear at contact points, it is otherwise in good shape. It plays a bit bright, in the style for trumpets in that day.
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