Brand directory/Selmer USA/Serial number
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When was it made?

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

The American Selmer.
Elkhart-made winds.
In this archive
Serial numbers & production eras · 1931–1983
Result format
Year or estimated range
Additional details
Factory & series, when known
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Where to find the number
trumpet, cornet

Serial on the valve section, rear of the 2nd valve casing (Elkhart practice — the same school as Bach and Conn).

Frequently asked
What serial numbers does this archive cover for Selmer USA?

The archive currently covers 2 series and 64 dating ranges from 1931 to 1983, compiled from published maker records and reference charts. Coverage grows as new tables are verified.

Where is the serial number on a Selmer USA instrument?

Serial on the valve section, rear of the 2nd valve casing (Elkhart practice — the same school as Bach and Conn). The exact spot varies by era and instrument type — the serial number guide walks through the common locations.

What if my Selmer USA 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.