The Martin "Briggs Special Mandolin"
The "Briggs Special Mandolin" was made for F. K. Briggs, an instructor, musician, and director of a Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Club and mandolin trio in Utica, New York.
1915 Martin Briggs Mandolin
Specifications
Briggs Special Mandolin
3/6/17
Regular Style A with following exceptions -
Head scalloped at end like Ditson Pattern
Position 3 pearl dots like old 00 Style
Ivory nut
No. 1 bridge and tailpiece.
The Briggs Special was shipped from November, 1915 to January, 1918.
|
Serial # |
Model |
Dealer |
Ship Date |
|
4776 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/13/1915 |
|
4779 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/13/1915 |
|
4680 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/13/1915 |
|
4686 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/13/1915 |
|
4675 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/20/1915 |
|
4677 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/20/1915 |
|
4678 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/20/1915 |
|
4681 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/20/1915 |
|
4682 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/20/1915 |
|
5683 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/20/1915 |
|
4684 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/20/1915 |
|
4685 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/20/1915 |
|
4749 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/29/1916 |
|
4750 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/29/1916 |
|
4751 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/29/1916 |
|
4752 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/29/1916 |
|
4753 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/29/1916 |
|
4754 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/29/1916 |
|
4755 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/29/1916 |
|
4756 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/29/1916 |
|
4757 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/29/1916 |
|
4758 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/29/1916 |
|
4759 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/29/1916 |
|
4760 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/29/1916 |
|
4878 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/21/1916 |
|
4879 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/21/1916 |
|
4889 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/21/1916 |
|
4881 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/21/1916 |
|
4882 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/21/1916 |
|
4883 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
11/21/1916 |
|
5119 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/31/1917 |
|
5120 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/31/1917 |
|
5121 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/31/1917 |
|
5122 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/31/1917 |
|
5123 |
Mand A Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/31/1917 |
|
5566 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
12/12/1917 |
|
5571 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
12/12/1917 |
|
5579 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
12/12/1917 |
|
5581 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
12/12/1917 |
|
5582 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
12/12/1917 |
|
5592 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
12/12/1917 |
|
5841 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/14/1918 |
|
5896 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/14/1918 |
|
5897 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/14/1918 |
|
5891 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/18/1918 |
|
5893 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/18/1918 |
|
5890 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/18/1918 |
|
5826 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/26/1918 |
|
5894 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/26/1918 |
|
5895 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/26/1918 |
|
5907 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/26/1918 |
|
5913 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/26/1918 |
|
5917 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
3/26/1918 |
|
6296 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
10/4/1918 |
|
6297 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
10/4/1918 |
|
6298 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
10/4/1918 |
|
6299 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
10/4/1918 |
|
6300 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
10/4/1918 |
|
6301 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
10/4/1918 |
|
6378 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/23/1918 |
|
6379 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/23/1918 |
|
6380 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/23/1918 |
|
6381 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/23/1918 |
|
6382 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/23/1918 |
|
6383 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/23/1918 |
|
6384 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/23/1918 |
|
6385 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/23/1918 |
|
6386 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/23/1918 |
|
6387 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/23/1918 |
|
6388 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/23/1918 |
|
6389 |
Briggs Special |
F. K. Briggs, Utica NY |
1/23/1918 |
To See Robert Corwin's Classic Photography of Folk and Roots Musicians, visit:
For Information on Photography for
Exhibition, Publication, CD's, Promotion, Web Pages, Tour Books,
to Purchase Photographic Prints, or
If You Have Questions About An Early Martin Guitar:
e-mail: Robert Corwinentire site copyright ©1998 through 2026 Robert Corwin/Photo-Arts. All rights reserved.