Gibson F5 Mandolin #73687 Signed by Lloyd Loar June 13, 1923

Summary

Signed by Lloyd Loar June 13, 1923 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1923 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F5
Serial 73687
Factory order number unknown
there is no Virzi in this instrument

Description

Lloyd Loar 6/13/1923

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Source

From Gryphon Strings.
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