Model TBD | Bb trumpet | Bore: .458" medium bore | Bell: 4-5/8" brass bell with nickel-silver bell flare | Body: brass with nickel silver tuning slides | Valves: hand-lapped valves, nickel-silver pistons | Finish: clear lacquer finish | Length: 21½"

Model TBD [SN 24577]. Photos used with permission from Paul Ayick (eBay Member: bulos).

Model TBD | Same as above | Bell: 4-5/8" brass bell (no nickel silver bell flare)

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1953 catalog: "Reynolds Emperor Models in medium bore produce that clear, crisp tone musicians and audiences thrill to hear. Beautifully designed with a fine tapered bore that makes playing as effortless as possible. Dependable and fast action produced by solid nickel silver valves that are individually hand-lapped for perfect adjustment. Trimmed in nickel silver for beauty and to prevent wear at every possible point of contact with hand or case. Available in deluxe model with nickel silver "Silver-Flare" bell or with solid brass bell."

1958, 1959 catalog: "Made in medium large bore which produces clear, crisp tones musicians and audiences thrill to hear. Beautifully designed, with perfect taper guaranteeing correct acoustics and effortless playing. Dependable and fast action produced by solid nickel silver valves which are individually hand-lapped for perfect fit. Trimmed in nickel silver for beauty and to insure longer wear at every possible point of contact with hand or case."

Model 5 | Emperor Deluxe model | Bb trumpet | Bore: .458" medium bore | Bell: 4-5/8" brass bell with "Silver-Flare" nickel-silver bell flare | Body: brass with nickel silver tuning slides | Valves: hand-lapped valves, nickel-silver pistons | Finish: clear lacquer finish; optional silverplate with bright bell or gold bell finish | Length: 21½"

Model 5 [SN 35822]. Photos used with permission from eBay Memeber: isoldit.mi061

Model 5-B | Same as Model 5 | Bell: 4-5/8" brass bell (no nickel silver bell flare)

Model 5-B [SN 41168]. Photo source: eBay.

Model TBD | Nickel-silver bell flare | Specs TBD

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"Music Man" Model | In conjunction with the premiere of Warner Bros.' motion picture, Meredith Willson's "The Music Man", RMC/Reynolds sponsored "The Music Man Contest" for individual musicians between ages 8-18, with national, regional and local award winners. Reynolds brass instruments and Martin woodwinds were used exclusively in the movie and Music Man models of the Emperor trumpet, cornet and trombone were produced in conjunction with the contest.

1966 catalog: "Acoustically designed for promising beginners and advanced students, this instrument offers more professional characteristics and features than many 'professional-grade' instruments. Hand-lapped nickel-silver valves, solid nickel-silver outer slides, [mouthpipe] and bell flare. Professional mouthpiece, music lyre, modern case included."

1970 catalog: "The Emperor is calibrated to meet the exacting demands of the finest professionals and most demanding music educators. Unexcelled tone, coupled with lightning-fast response make the Emperor the choice of all serious students. The solid nickel-silver outer slides, mouthpipe and bell flare, combine with the highly polished brass to give an attractive two-tone appearance."

Model TU-52 | Bb trumpet | Bore: .460" | Bell: 4¾" brass bell with nickel silver bell flare | Body: brass with nickel silver tuning slides and mouthpipe | Valves: solid nickel-silver pistons, hand-lapped valves | Finish: polished brass with baked epoxy

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1977 catalog: "Designed to meet the exacting demands of professional players and music educators, the TU-50 offers unexcelled tone with exceptional control and flexibility. Nickel-plating provides the trumpet with a 'dark' resonant tone along with a contemporary look. Metal valve guides, forged water keys and adjustable third valve throw."

Model TBD | Bb trumpet | First-valve slide trigger | Bore: TBD | Bell: TBD | Body: TBD | Valves: TBD | Finish: nickel plating with baked epoxy?

Model TBD [SN 266216]. Photo source: eBay.

Model TU-50 | Bb trumpet | Bore: .460" | Bell: 4¾" | Body: TBD | Valves: TBD | Finish: nickel plating with baked epoxy | Note: Same as the Olds Special NL-10 trumpet

Model TU-50 [SN 284022]. Photos courtesy of eBay Member: ellobosoloist.