This is a mid 60's (1965 I believe) Bach Mercedes trumpet, which is build in similar construction to the Stradivarius (but with a 2 piece bell) - I had this silver plated and completely gone over (all new pads) from Musicians Repair in Indianapolis a couple of years ago. Includes an Olds #3 mouthpiece and a Bach Stradivarius case (the case is in poor condition.) NOTE - This is completely different then the Mercedes II model - here's an interesting thread on the topic: "trumpetmaster.com/vb/f139/old-bach-mercedes-same-strad-24312.html"
