Brand directory/Reynolds
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Reynolds serial numbers.

F.A. Reynolds built instruments in Cleveland, Ohio from the 1930s. Compiling.

Cleveland-made.
The working player's horn.
In this archive
Serial numbers & production eras · 1936–1979
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Year or estimated range
Additional details
Factory & series, when known
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Serial number coverage
F.A. Reynolds - main numeric sequence (1936-1977)
all_brass · 1936–1976 · 38 dating ranges
F.A. Reynolds - A-prefix after Olds merger (Oct 1977-1979)
all_brass · 1977–1979 · 6 dating ranges
Compiled from 40 published sources — see the source library.
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Frequently asked
What serial numbers does this archive cover for Reynolds?

The archive currently covers 2 series and 44 dating ranges from 1936 to 1979, compiled from published maker records and reference charts. Coverage grows as new tables are verified.

Where is the serial number on a Reynolds instrument?

Serial location for F.A. Reynolds brass is not documented by Horn-u-copia or the maker. Common practice on period American horns: the valve section (2nd valve casing) - verify against the engraving before dating. The exact spot varies by era and instrument type — the serial number guide walks through the common locations.

What if my Reynolds 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.