F.A. Reynolds Trumpets, Military Models
Reynolds produced trumpets for the U.S. Army Air Force service bands during World War II. These instruments have a silverplate finish with a different engraving style from the standard trumpets and a large "U.S." mark engraved on the bell rim. A slightly larger bell diameter (4-7/8" vs. 4-5/8" on standard Reynolds trumpets) may have aided in greater sound projection.
Model History | Specifications
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1936-1941 | F.A. Reynolds (Cleveland) |
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Military Model [M1]| Bb trumpet | Bore: .458" | Bell: 4-7/8" | Body: same as Model [C]? | Valves: TBD | Finish: silverplate | Length: TBD" | Other: Bb/A tuning ring; teardrop bottom valve caps
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1941-1946 | F.A. Reynolds (Cleveland) |
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Military Model [M2] | Bb trumpet | Bore: TBD" | Bell: TBD" | Body: TBD | Valves: TBD | Finish: silverplate | Length: TBD" | Other: teardrop bottom valve caps
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SN 4544; photos used
with permission from an Olds/Reynolds collector in California.
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