This horn was produced in April 2018 and sold to Wichita Band Instrument Co in Kansas in June 2018. I bought it October 13, 2018 from Wichita.

　　Serial Number: 5678C.These horns sell new in UK for $93330.00 pounds ($11,647.00 dollars). They are selling new in US for $9,494.99. These horns are selling used between $8250.00 and 8995.00). You can have my tried and true used 27ML with case and new Houser Jonathan Ring SF 775 mouthpiece and shipping included for $8250.00.I love this horn and hate parting with it, but I’m saving for retirement. I had a custom lead pipe installed and designed by George McCracken, but I will include the original Paxman lead pipe in case the new owner wants to reinstall it. I like the way the horn handles with the McCracken pipe. This Paxman 27 is in excellent condition with a few minor dings that are hard to notice and could be removed if desired. There is some slight discoloration around the lead pipe edges where Mr. McCracken did his work. I had it professionally cleaned and restrung by Baltimore Brass in Maryland last month. It is lacquered. The horn plays great. It has a beautiful clear tone and responds well. It is even throughout all registers and has great response! It has fantastic resistance and cuts through loudly when needed without over blowing, or plays softly and delicately. The lower register is amazing and easier to play low notes loud and clear than my Conn 8d. My favorite thing of all about this horn is its light weight! I can hold it up off my knee for entire long rehearsals and concerts without fatigue! So much lighter than my Conn. This is why:“Featuring Paxman's new compact 2016 valve system as standard, the 27 features quick and nimble lever action and increased articulation. At the same time the player benefits from significant weight reduction.”Type: Double Horn F/BbPrimary Material: Yellow BrassSecondary Material: Nickel-SilverLead Pipe Material: Nickel-SilverBore Size (Inches/Millimeters): .469''/12 mmBell: DetachableWater Keys: 1 StandardLinkage: StringOrigin: UKA ProTec case comes with it (shipped separately) and fits the horn nicely with room to carry music, valve oil, and a small mute. They sell new on Amazon now for $217.00.More about this horn from Paxman:“It’s a Paxman horn in the style of a traditional Geyer/Knopf wrap instrument. The result is the model 27. It is a true Geyer/Knopf wrapped horn, but retains many Paxman characteristics whilst satisfying the needs of those looking to play this style of horn.After much experimentation and testing, both in the Paxman workshop and in the 'real world' of professional orchestras, a combination of a custom made mouthpipe and either of the ever popular M or ML bells was found to be the most suitable for this horn. This gives it an open feel, whilst retaining a warmth to the sound that does not break up, even at fortissimo levels. The compact valve section and resulting fast valve action make this model feel precise and centered, whilst retaining the free blowing aspects of the wrap that make it so popular. The bells are the standard Paxman bells with the same bend and hoop size. This keeps the model 27 compact in the hand, well balanced and smaller than many other Geyer style horns. All of the cylindrical tubing is the traditional 12mm Paxman diameter. The rotor ports slightly enlarged to make for smoother slurring and ease of change between the F and Bb sides of the horn.Whilst the model 27 represents a change from the traditional Paxman double horn, it retains the characteristic warmth and power of our other instruments. We have developed this horn in order to offer players who would not have previously considered Paxman the chance to play the wrap of their choice and to experience the many benefits of playing Paxman horns.”