Summary
1918 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1917 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A3
Serial 41255
Factory Order number: 11029
Description
Orange finish
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- Orange or "pumpkin" finish
Source
From Gryphon Strings.
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