Summary
1919 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1918 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A4
Serial 49605
Factory order number unknown
Description
Some repaired top cracks above the soundhole. Missing pickguard, handel inlaid tuners. Bridge shimmed. Original red-lined case, original tailpiece cover, "The Gibson" inlaid + fleur-de-lis on peghead
Source
From eBay
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