Summary
1917 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1916 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F4
Serial 33092
Factory Order number: 3247
Description
VG-EC except two very small top cracks (which don't move) and needs work (refret to straighten slightly warped neck, glue/fill open center seam in back near end block, remove tailpiece and reglue open top/side seam by endblock, setup, etc. - sold AS-IS), red sunburst top, sides and back, full double flowerpot headstock inlay, Handel inlaid tuners, tortoise plastic pickguard, pearl nut, ivoroid-bound top, back, headstock and ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlays, "The Gibson" pearl headstock inlay and engraved tailpiece cover, back and sides appears oversprayed, with OHSC
(FON from Frank Ford)