Thread: Reworking a 1944 Conn 12B Coprion.
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Old 06-07-2007, 03:49 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Re: Reworking a 1944 Conn 12B Coprion.
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Originally Posted by jaydarling View Post
Thank you all for the assistance. I found the serial number on top of the valves. Conn 12B #326623 was made in 1939. The 2nd year that the coprion was made and, apparently at this time, a fairly rare horn. I am going to get it buffed up, and give it back to my Pop this Summer when I go to see him.

Thanks again very much,
Jay
One that is in terrible condition with destroyed bell sold for $152
eBay: Vintage Conn 1930's 12B Coprion Trumpet in case (item 140123602730 end time Jun-05-07 15:10:33 PDT)

One that is in poor condition sold for $191
eBay: 1930s Conn Coprian Bell 12B Trumpet 12 B (item 110128130627 end time May-23-07 19:33:29 PDT)

So imagine how much yours in already good shape is worth, then how much it will be worth after it is restored.
At *least* $300 now, at *least* $500 then?

- morris
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