Serial numbers by instrument
Bugle serial number lookup.
Simple bugles often carry no serial at all; where numbers exist, they usually follow the maker’s standard sequence.
Where the number lives: simple bugles often carry no serial at all; where present, on the valve section.Full guide → Makers in the archive · 832 dating ranges
- Besson
- 1858–2006 · 53 dating ranges
- Conn
- 1917–1958 · 41 dating ranges
- Getzen
- 1964–1994 · 146 dating ranges
- Holton
- 1901–1980 · 80 dating ranges
- Jupiter
- 1986–2026 · 41 dating ranges
- King
- 1893–2000 · 58 dating ranges
- Martin
- 1902–1964 · 102 dating ranges
- Olds
- 1954–1979 · 24 dating ranges
- Schilke
- 1961–1976 · 62 dating ranges
- York
- 1890–1971 · 80 dating ranges
Ranges compiled from published charts — each record cites its source.
Further reading
Frequently asked
Where is the serial number on a bugle?
Simple bugles often carry no serial at all; where present, on the valve section. Markings and exact positions vary by maker and era — the serial number guide covers the common locations for every instrument.
Which makers does the archive cover for bugle?
14 makers with 832 dating ranges are listed on this page. Coverage grows as more maker records and historical tables are verified.
What if my bugle serial number isn’t found?
Recheck the characters exactly as marked — letters and leading zeros are part of the number. Letter prefixes often belong to student or non-domestic lines, and some production periods are simply not covered yet.