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A fellow posted this on one of my Facebook sites, saying he got it at an estate sale in Missouri. I suggested be bring it to our Convention in Branson to try and get it authenticated. He gave me the OK to share his reel picture. It is missing the handle but to me it has the characteristics of the real thing. They are still out there!

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Takes a lot to Wow me but WOW! Incredible find a 1 in 50 year find....Nice!
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Paul,

The engraving looks newer to my eye, but I can't tell from the picture, and you examined it closely, so I would defer to your expert eyes on that. I would just say that for such a valuable reel, the only way to fully verify would be to examine the mechanics. Did anyone get to do that?

If its real, its a dream find for any reel or KY reel collector. Congratulations on getting it out of the house and into the reel collectors world for a look.
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Wouldn't it be nice to bring that to the Wine and Reels reception?
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That would be keen. Or cool. Or very cool.
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