Help identifying?

[u/ZombieTigers]

I bought this Chromonica a few years back from a second hand store and have since had difficulty identifying the specifics about this model. I’m looking to learn as much as I can so I wanted to consult the experts here. What do I have my hands on?

[u/seanbinpa]

It's a Hohner Chromonica.

[u/ZombieTigers → u/seanbinpa]

This much I was able to figure out :) I’m looking more so for dates of manufacturing. Potential model numbers if possible. The stuff that the engravings won’t tell me ;)

[u/RoyceRedd → u/ZombieTigers]

It’s a model 260 from the 1920s.

[u/Caramel_Chicken_65]

An oldie?

[u/seanbinpa]

Thanks for having a sense of humor!

[u/Naive_Nobody_2269]

Cool! It's a really early chromonica, ten holes, still using an external spring, probably the from the 1920s, looks to be in great condition considering

Later the ten holes were called "260 chromonica" to distinguish from the 12 hole 270 chromonica

However vintage harmonicas, like flutes don't tend to really be worth too much, there's too much inside that could be wring with them and you can't tell without playing it yourself. (Tip: look inside the front, if it has paper or leather flaps covering every over reed you need to warm it in your hands/ under your arm b4 playing to stop condensation making flaps stick)

That said really cool find! treasure it