Summary
manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1913 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F4
Serial 19254
Factory Order number: 2229
Description
Red finish. Natural finish neck, Very dark red stained body with very little shading.
Source
From Gryphon Strings.
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