Armstrong 3010 Alto sax

I'm a 52 year old beginner, and just purchased two used horns after a lifetime of wanting to play the sax. One is a Conn alto that I was told was made in the early to mid-1970s (does not have an M in the serial number, which I was told means it was made before production went to Mexico) and the other is an Armstrong 3010 alto. The Conn is in much better shape appearance-wise, while the Armstrong has some finish wear and a few very minor dings and scratches. But the Armstrong seems to have the better sound to my very untrained ear. Can anybody give me any info on the Armstrong model 3010 horns? I paid $250 for the Conn with case and goodies, and $100 for the Armstrong, with case. The case looks like new and is marked Armstrong. I don't think I got hurt too badly on either horn to use as a raw beginner.

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