[WVNan]

Thank you for the info. I haven't looked at the thing in 20 years. I think it's a round hole model. Hubby bought it in Miami in 62. I guess it's either a 60 or 61 make. I don't know what kind of condition it's in after sitting in the closet for so many years.

Now, what do you suppose a 1939 F-Five Gibson mandolin would fetch (in excellent condition)?

[Liberty Valance]

Now, what do you suppose a 1939 F-Five Gibson mandolin would fetch (in excellent condition)?



Does it look kinda like this?

[Attention Surplus Disorder]

An 1939 F-5 Gibson Mando is potentially a “name-your-price” item.

Here’s $95K for a 1926 one
http://cgi.ebay.com/BEAUTIFUL-1926-GIBSON-F-5-FERN-MANDOLIN-STRONG-SOUNDING_W0QQitemZ170148324387QQihZ007QQcategoryZ10179QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

A 1939 could not be a true Lloyd Loar (due to late date) but here’s a LL for.....ahem.....$675K! (ridiculous)

Seriously, a 1939 F-5 could potentially go in the $60-$75K range. That is a major, major instrument.