Violin guy

Thanks you for the info. I’ll get in the research

The serial number is 79142. And the number inside on the neck is 8094. I am tying to figure out how old it is. I was offered $2000 for it but not sure if that’s a good price or not

So I acquired a Gibson A style mandolin. It is black with a carved back and belly. The pick guard is broken and I would like to replace it. It was pinned to the finger board. I am ok with violins but don’t know anything about mandolins. I want to just clean it up and sell it to someone who will enjoy it. Any help is appreciated.