Google "buffet serial clarinet" and you'll find a number of sites dealing with your identification issue. Good luck!
£499
approximately 1953-1954 http://www.musictrader.com/buffet.html
1986, IF and only if made in France.
; http://www.buffet-crampon.com/en/instruments.php ; ; Brand : Buffet Crampon ; Instrument : BC1193-2 ; Serial number : 32861 ; Year of manufacturing : 24/09/1999
The price of a Buffet R13 clarinet with serial number 455542 can vary significantly based on its condition, age, and market demand. Typically, used R13 clarinets range from $2,000 to $4,000, but specific pricing should be checked through music shops, online marketplaces, or clarinet forums for the most accurate and current valuation. It's also advisable to consult with a local music dealer or appraiser for a precise estimate.
The serial number of a clarinet is generally located on the back of the upper joint.
Buffet Crampon clarinets made in Germany were typically produced before the company's manufacturing operations moved primarily to France. The specific date of manufacture can often be determined by the serial number on the instrument, which can indicate the year it was made. To get the exact manufacturing date, it's advisable to consult Buffet Crampon's serial number chart or contact the manufacturer directly.
Looks like 1977. Go to this site and see http://www.uark.edu/ua/nc/ClarinetCollections/BuffetClarinetsSerialNumber.htm --- Or get it direct from the source at: http://www.buffet-crampon.com/en/instruments.php Brand : Buffet Crampon Instrument : R 13 Serial number : 179986 Year of manufacturing : 10/03/1977 NOTE: The Buffet on-line serial number database only contains serial numbers for French-made PROFESSIONAL clarinets. If your Buffet is marked "Made in Germany" this database will NOT work for you and any data it provides will NOT be about your clarinet!
How old is a leblanc clarinet 1669F ? Gary
i dont know you tell me
you can usually find it on the bell and the barrel, sometimes even the ligature that came with it, of your clarinet.