This particular serial number isn't found anywhere within the ranges listed on the Gemeinhardt website. It's possible that this is a typo; more information about the specific Flute model would be useful in better narrowing down this instrument's age.
Without looking at the flute and seeing what condition it is, you cannot fully say what it is worth. Bring it into music shop and ask them. They usually have a blue book and repair technitions on hand to look at instruments and appraise them.
1984
2946
Being that the age of this flute is over 50 years, it has probably reached its lifetime. The M2 flutes are a student model as well, also taking a chunk out of its value. Depending on the metals with which it was made, either silver or nickel plated, the value may vary quite a bit. The nickel plated M2's are not as resonant and tend to play fuzzier than the silver variety. However, old flutes do tend to fall into desrepair more often and may be very expensive to bring back to playability. If you are considering purchasing an old M2, I would advise against it. If you are considering upgrading to a newer flute and/or selling your Gemeinhardt, I highly recommend a Yamaha flute. They have a variety of models and a price range for everyone. Your M2 might sell for 100-180 on eBay, again depending on its condition and metals. For more information about the general value of this instrument, try going to eBay or an online dealer of used instruments and check out the going rate for your 1960 instrument. I hope I helped! -Heather
The oldest Flute is 35000 years old.
almost as old as the skin flute
On www.musica.com and type in " This Old Man" flute version
Sell your flute on Ebay.
Current price of a Yahma flute 1887.
The Old Flute Player - 1914 was released on: USA: 24 November 1914
beats methe oldest flute found was about 40,000 years old.
flute notes of old songs david pomeranz