Summary
1927 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1929 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style Ajr
Serial 84578
Factory order number unknown
Description
Horizontal "The Gibson" silkscreen, brown finish. Ebay seller mentioned some patches and repairs.
Source
From eBay
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