how can i tell what model my flute is?

Question

its a Gemeinhardt 3 peice silver flute
it says, in this order as written (doesn't say what's in the ( & ) marks:

Gemeinhardt (written in script writing)

ELKHART, IND.

M2

C34412



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also, what is a good flute clearner to shine my flute with that I can find around the house? i've used whitining toothpaste but it doesn't take away the discoloration......
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i found this flute in the lost and found at school and no one claimed it for the 30 days it was in there...i have absolutely no background of this flute and don't know much about playing it or anything. I'm not in band so I'm not good at playing it. lol

also, how much money would this flute be worth in good condition?
it has the original case and the inside is covered with blue velvet...

~~~this flute was taken to the school's band director and it was in the band room for around 1 month and he said that no one lost a flute. plus it was in the lost and found for almost 1 and a half months. no one claimed it.~~~

Answer 1

the C34412 is the model number
also to try and shine it you need to know exactly what it's made of first - you should take it to an instrument dealer or repair shop and find out exactly what material it is before you put anything on it because you could ruin the instrument

question though - why would you take a flute from the lost and found? they are very expensive instruments and it does belong to someone else - you should take it to the band director and let him/her try to find the rightful owner

Answer 2

http://www.gemeinhardt.com/
Should be able to find some kind of info on the flute on there.

As for cleaning the flute, see below:

http://experts.about.com/q/Flute-2059/Flute-polishing.htm