Chase -

Quite honestly, that depends on what you want. I know plenty of guys who started later in life, and the fingers are never really supple enough to become a great player. But playing in a band for parades or even some competition bands? Sure.

Of course, if you've played another instrument, then that applies less. If you spent your life as a steamfitter on the trans-Siberian railroad without gloves, then it will be quite hard indeed.

It won't come as easy as it might to younger guys, but you'll get there. I think as long as you have respect for the music and the instrument, and try hard to improve, then you'll be just fine.