Re: Value of a Hamilton Tenor sax.
It's definitely not a 1946-1947 Conn. Conn did not produce RH bell key horns until much later. Their serial numbers were reset in the late 1970s. A recycled 1946-47 number would come up some time in the 1990s. But then, maybe it's completely unrelated to any Conn serial number.
By "not highly regarded," I mean that they do not have a reputation for being high quality horns. It affects market value, although there can be examples of horns produced during less-favored periods that are good players.
If it's in good condition it might be worth a flier at $350. But if it needs work, the cost could easily exceed the value of the horn. Sometimes a horn can look really nice but contain surprises for the unwary. If you can have it inspected prior to sale, that would be the way to go.
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