Looks like they might accept a little less.
If in the area, it might be worth driving over and checking out the valves - to see if they are tight enough for the horn to play well.
Looks like gold wash on the bell interior.
Needs dent removal and a new rib.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154917934208
Conn silver E-flat sousaphone upstate New York
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