Summary
1916 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1914 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A4
Serial 25995
Factory order number unknown
Description
Nice a4, very clean. Even reddish-orange finish with beautiful subtle sunburst. Handel inlaid tuners and "The Gibson" & fleur-de-lis inlaid in peghead. Peghead veneer also very clean. End-opening original canvas case also in nice condition. Pickguard, proper non-adjustible bridge, tailpiece also present.
Source
From eBay
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