1919 Gibson A4 Mandolin #50859

Summary

1919 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1918 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A4
Serial 50859
Factory order number unknown

Description

VGC+, red sunburst, pickguard, all original except bridge has been converted to adjustable (with small thumb wheels and an aluminum top), and back had been rebound, with OHSC

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Source

From Elderly Instruments.
Stan Werbin is the owner of Elderly Instruments, which has a large rotating inventory of beautiful vintage instruments. Stan has been an authority for years on vintage mandolins