Olds "Los Angeles #3 MP

[officermayo]

Just picked this up and was wondering how it can be in such great shape. When did Olds mark mps with "Los Angeles"?

[JohnL]

Based on the shape and the markings being on the underside of the rim, I'd say that's a very early example of the classic Olds shape - likely from the mid-1930's. No reason a mouthpiece that old can't be in good shape if it was properly cared for.

Any chance it could be a worn or poorly stamped "8" rather than a "3"? That would fit with Olds' sizing system of that era (and 8 was the standard size).

[officermayo]

It is a 3. I've never seen the number sideways like that. The seller claimed it was from the 30s. I guess it's either OSS or has been replated. Looks brand new. One other thing is the fit into the leadpipe isn't tight like my 50s Olds #3s ( I've used it it my '46 Standard. Haven't tried my other LA Olds horns yet).