Blessing Artist F? Mellophone Ser#369751 Non Playing for Parts or Repair

Description

Blessing Artist F? Mellophone Ser#369751 Non Playing for Parts or Repair
Additional Info:
This mellophone looks as though it just needs its finger buttons.  It has several dents and dings throughout the body and bell and will need multiple re-solders specifically around the valve casing braces and the main tuning slide crook (see pics).  The second valve will need an adjustment as it does move but once it is depressed it does not come back up but will if you pull it up. The instrument has nearly all of its finish remaining.  Once it has been adjusted it should be a great little mellophone!  If you like to use it for parts it would be a great horn for parts as well.
Instrument
Condition:
The overall physical condition of this used instrument is
Good
Dents:
Some dents and dings
Playing Condition:
This instrument is currently in
Non playing condition
The Finish:
It has approximately 90%+ of the lacquered finish
Player Wear:
Heavy general wear (visible surface scratches and wear with medium dents and dings and/or
damage)
Valve Condition:
One or more of the valves are not functioning properly and some of the tuning slides are stuck
Valve Info:
All of the valves are missing their finger buttons (not included).  Valves one and three are working and valve two will go up and down but sticks down once depressed.
Lead Pipe Condition:
Medium general wear (visible surface scratches and wear and/or small-medium dents and dings)
Back Bell Bow Condition:
Has a medium dent in the back bell bow with a couple of small dings and dents (See Pics)
The Bell
:
Medium dents and dings and minor
bell edge dents
(See Pics)
Bell Dent Removal/Repair:
No evidence
Re-soldered:
There are several points that need to be re-soldered (please see pics)
Metal Condition:
No broken or patched metal
The Mouthpiece:
No Mouthpiece is included, or other accessories.  It takes a french horn mouthpiece (one is not included).
The Stand:
If pictured, not included.
The Case:
No Case is included
Engraving:
Blessing Artist Elkhart-Ind. U.S.A. (on the bell)
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as of November 1st, 2019 as per PayPal’s new Policy.  (So your refund after inspection will be: Your original purchase price minus the PayPal Non-refundable Fee).
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Incomplete Return:
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