WHO Made This Reel?

[wrong99]

Can anyone tell me who made this reel. I have an identical reel to this one called the "Mohawk", marked for Abbey & Imbrie of New York. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Clue: It's not Pflueger, as this eBay seller suggests.
Mark
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1948-Cussins-am ... 2786551603?

[john elder]

I think you gave us the wrong link, Mark! That's a Buckeye Special

[wrong99]

I'm wondering who made this Buckeye Special? Whoever made this reel also made one that I have that is marked for A & I. Sorry for any confusion.
Mark

[wrong99]

The maker of the reel in the eBay listing above also made my reel, which is marked on the tail plate for Abbey & Imbrie. The design is identical, except mine doesn't have the brake switch.

[Jonathan P. Kring]

You mention Mohawk, Bronson made some Mohawks didn't they?

[wrong99]

Yes, they did. Not this one, though. I'm thinking it would have to have been produced by at least a somewhat established manufacturer, in order to supply Abbey & Imbrie in New York.
Here's the comparison of the reel on eBay and my A & I reel. I also just noticed that several of the components on these two reels can also be found on the Heddon No.P-51 reel from the same era, another model who's maker has never been identified.

[wrong99]

Any ideas? Anybody?

[Robin Sayler]

Kind of reminds me of the ranger casting reels.

[scottorock]

Im with Robin on that.

[Jim Schottenham]

Another vote for Ranger.

[wrong99]

Thanks guys. I think you've nailed it. Below, a listing for a very similar model from Ranger's 1948 catalog. Nice to have a large collection of rod and reel catalogs. Perhaps I should read them from time to time. Thanks, again. This club is amazing!
Mark