Ted Williams 401 Made in France
Ted Williams 401 Made in France
Good evening gentlemen, I purchased a bunch of fishing equipment the other day. In the lot is a reel as described above. I checked the usual auction sites and found similar reels but not this exact one. The “01” designation I see indicates a left hand model. Does anyone know if this is a desirable reel being a lefty? It’s in great condition given it doesn’t appear to be a high end reel.
Thanks in advance for any information anyone may have.
Regards,
Reeltyme
Randy McConnell
Thanks in advance for any information anyone may have.
Regards,
Reeltyme
Randy McConnell
Re: Ted Williams 401 Made in France
I think that 401 is actually made in Italy. I have a 300 and 400 both Zangi of Italy.Not too much of a collector base but still a nice series of reels before production of TW reels moved to Japan.
you can tune a piano,but you can't tuna fish.
Re: Ted Williams 401 Made in France
Sorry about that, yes Italy not France. Senior moment? Thanks for setting that straight!
Re: Ted Williams 401 Made in France
Oh yes senior moment. I have them also. What are we talking about?
you can tune a piano,but you can't tuna fish.
Re: Ted Williams 401 Made in France
They should have named the reel the “406.” As the last major leaguer to having a batting average over .400, Ted hit .406 in 1941.
Mike N.
ORCA Founder, 1990
ORCA Founder, 1990
Re: Ted Williams 401 Made in France
The 401 is indeed an Italian made (Zangi) reel imported by Ted Williams Inc. in the 1950s. The ones without the bail are earlier than the ones with the bail. I would say the lefty versions are worth slightly more than the righty, but not tremendously so. If you have the picture box it will double the value.
-- Dr. Todd
-- Dr. Todd