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Hi all...

Just picked up a nice Victor I with no horn. My question is...what is the right sized horn for that machine? I've seen some original Victor advertisements with the 17" flower horn but I would imagine that might be kind of rare and difficult to find. I really want to go with a black & brass witches hat. Size? I have a 13-¾" horn on the way...would that fit? Or something smaller?...it is a pretty small machine. I would probably have to get an adapter as my Vic I is an earlier model with the small elbow. Your thoughts would be most helpful...


Glenn

Hi Glenn, The OEM Black and Brass style horn for the Vic 1 has a 9.5" bell 14" long and the appropriate narrow end for the small elbow. If you get an adapter any of the larger Victor horns will fit the adapter. The 13 ¾ will work with an adapter, it will be "alot" of horn on a relatively small machine.

I believe Croakinfrog has one on ebay now. John

I've got an adaptor as well. Please PM if interested. I've seen the #17 Victor horn with both small and large end. Jerry Blais

John: Thanks for the response and info.

Jerry: PM sent.

Hi Glen,

John is correct the OEM Black and Brass style horn for the Vic 1 has a 9.5" bell 14" long and has the appropriate narrow end for the small elbow. The most common next size up for the Vic 1 with adaptor was the size "G" horn which has a 11 ⅜" bell, this is a nice size which doesn't overpower the machine. Another option was the size "D" horn which has a 11 ⅜" bell, but tapers down to fit the original small Vic.1 elbow, (this horn is very hard to find).

If interested, I have a standard 9.5" Vic.1, and size "G" horn available.
Please P.M. if interested.

Cheers, Bob S.