These horns aren't made by B and S. I don't really know who makes them but you can see them at 'woodwind/brasswind.com'. They sell for about $1,000 dollars and have a number of positive reviews. Tootsall, maybe you can throw your two cents worth in on one of the reviews. Having the third valve turned like it is, I would think that the horn would slot very poorly.
It's amazing how many poorly manufactured horns there are out right now. Many are flooding in from China and India. It's gotten so bad that the middle school where my community band practices put up a big notice from the company that services the students horns. The notice says that the following horns (long list of names) will not receive servicing as the quality of the horn is so poor that repairs cannot be guaranteed. The company recommended that the students return the horn and consult with their band director or other qualified professionals before attempting to purchase a horn.
It just goes to show that if the horn is bright and shiny, and has good advertising it will sell even if the horn is really junk!
Bill