Brand directory/Holton/Serial number
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When was it made?

Enter the serial number marked on your Holton instrument — usually on the valve casing, bell or receiver.

Chicago to Elkhart.
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In this archive
Serial numbers & production eras · 1901–1980
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Year or estimated range
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Factory & series, when known
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Serial on the valve section (2nd valve casing) for trumpets and cornets; on the rotors for horns. No official diagram.

Frequently asked
What serial numbers does this archive cover for Holton?

The archive currently covers 2 series and 80 dating ranges from 1901 to 1980, compiled from published maker records and reference charts. Coverage grows as new tables are verified.

Where is the serial number on a Holton instrument?

Serial on the valve section (2nd valve casing) for trumpets and cornets; on the rotors for horns. No official diagram. The exact spot varies by era and instrument type — the serial number guide walks through the common locations.

What if my Holton serial number is not found?

Recheck the characters exactly as marked, including any letters and leading zeros. Letter-prefixed numbers often belong to student or non-domestic lines that cannot be dated from the number. Some production periods may simply not be covered yet.