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I ended up taking it to a local luthier for assessment since the action seemed a bit high when I attempted to string it, even though I couldn't see any issues when looking at it unstrung. Hopefully...

No other screw holes - I took off 2 different pegs to be sure. However, I did confirm that at least the tuning pegs were made in Japan, since they have "Japan Pat App" on the backs.

I ended up getting some Martin medium gauge strings - looked back at my order history online...are these okay?

I dabbled in guitar during my college days and would love to learn mandolin - hence why my father-in-law gave it to me. I don't remember which gauge strings I ordered but the neck looks in good shape...

Wow! Thanks for all the great information, y'all! I did order some new strings, and I do have the bridge. I think the discoloration was because my father-in-law smoked in his house and he never...

The spot it used to be looked rectangular (based on adhesive, and was located right where the head flares out in that picture of the tuners. Thanks for your help.

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This shows the tuning pegs - they are all metal, not sure what kind.

My father-in-law had this instrument above his mantel for ages and got it at a garage sale. I can't even find a serial number on it (looks like there was a sticker/decal on the back of the neck but...