gibson mandolin

[sciontC]

Recently I was given a mandolin. I am no expert in this field, and have no idea the model, or anything about it to determine value. I took pics, and I am hoping one of you can help me out. Any help is appreciated. With that being said, its in pretty good shape, has an original price tag, which was 50 bucks, which is what my grandfather payed. Inside it says 1.00 c then penciled in is 3, doesnt mean a whole lot to me lol.

Any help on identifying the model and possible value would be great.

[Spud1950]

Nice gift! No expert, but I'm pretty sure what you have is a model A- 40.

Model: A-40 Mandolin
Available: 1948 to 1971

1948 A-40 specs:
Symmetrical body, "F" holes, arched top and back, laminated mahogany body with cross brace, clamshell tailpiece, single bound top, rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, natural or sunburst.
A-40 discontinued 1971.

Here's a couple I found for sale.





Don't know what those numbers mean. They don't correspond to any of the Gibson serial number schemes that I find. It will probably take an expert to determine the true date. Anyway,very nice Gibson mandolin. Not one of the higher end models, but it will probably play and sound great with a new set of strings and a good professional setup.