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I believe I have the same mandolin. It was my grandfathers. Yours looks like it is in much better condition. I used this catalog page that was posted on the Vintage Ads social group to put the date...

As late as 1950's? Model 7705?

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Still think the head stock indicates Favilla.
https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=89600

"Artist Series" based on the positioning of the bridge?

There may be a...

Favilla seemed to have used the same head stock. The other attributed manufacturer, Hominuck was arched at the top.

The notch in the otherwise straight F-hole was something that came in the...

Stradolin, made by Favilla (judging from the head piece), 1930's or 40's?

Judging from the head and fret board, I'd say it is Favilla. Can't place the date because I don't know if the notched f-hole had a time period. 1940's?...

I'd like to thank you Roue, for posting the images of your great grandfather's mandolin.

My story is remarkably similar to yours and the timing is uncanny. I just picked up my grandfather's...