Summary
manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1917 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style D
Serial 40771
Factory order number unknown
Description
Flat top/back mandolin (Army/Navy ?)
Source
From Gryphon Strings.
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