Maroon Pflueger Reel Boxes

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#1Bassguy
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Maroon Pflueger Reel Boxes

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Hello Folks,
I just picked up a Pflueger Akron reel in a maroon box and was wondering how long they produced that box. This one is marked 1931 on the bottom. I'm not sure if the reel in it is correct. It has slotted screws on the foot, but has a polished finish and the box says satin nickel.

Thanks for any help you can give me.
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Re: Maroon Pflueger Reel Boxes

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Last use of maroon boxes-1935
Earliest use of green-white box-1931

Bad Bob

PS: Patent dates-numbers always best guide to dating.
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Re: Maroon Pflueger Reel Boxes

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Bob,
Thanks for the info, if I give you the patent numbers off of the reel I have can you date it?

Thanks again.
Robert
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Re: Maroon Pflueger Reel Boxes

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Bob,
Sorry for not checking the reel before my last PM. The reel says Patented Apr 3, 1923 and other patents pending.

Thanks again, Robert
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Re: Maroon Pflueger Reel Boxes

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That reel is the first version of the "Modern Era" Akrons. A bit scarce, but not rare. But it marked the beginning of a time when the average cash-strapped angler could afford a dependable level wind casting reel.

Obviously not the correct box for your reel, but any maroon Pflueger box is valuable. According to condition, the box and reel of equal value. I am generally out of touch as to dollar amounts these days.

Bad Bob
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Re: Maroon Pflueger Reel Boxes

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Thanks to Bad Bob and John Elder I got some great info on this box and the reel.
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