Is this an original Gibson?

Looks right to me.

 

Looks pretty good and the price on that receipt is about right for that model, but here's the problem:



I found lots of pictures and they all have the "MADE IN U.S.A." oriented differently than on the one you posted. Some have the year under the "U.S.A.", some do not.

Now I have not found any that have "2011" on there. Maybe it was a feature for that year.

You could ask on a Gibson forum or email Gibson if no one on here can solve this problem.

 

Here is one on Reverb that was for sale. 2011

 

I have a 2011 with the stamp in the same place as on the one you're buying. The only difference I can see is that it looks like yours has a rosewood fretboard, while mine has "baked maple".

You may already be aware of this, but I thought I should point out that the guitar you're buying is from the "Faded" series. These seem to sell for around $500-$600 in the United States these days, whereas the standard Vs with gloss finishes sell for over $1000.

More info on the Faded Gibsons:

https://reverb.com/news/buyers-guide-gibsons-faded-series-guitars

Enjoy your new axe!

 

Faded series V's are really nice, had one from 2007 for a while, chunkier neck than I normally like but played great, lightweight too, could play it all night.

 

It looks right. You may want to check out http://www.mylespaul.com/ Bunch of knowledgeable people there.

 

Sorry to see you so close, then snatched away.
Maybe something even better is in store?
Peace - Deeve