I have what I think is an Expert #33. Are there any identifying markings on a #33? Did Hermos make a #33 after the buy-out? Are there any other tube-framed trolling reels that are similar to the #33? I'm in the process of cleaning it and don't see any markings yet. Thanks for any help!
Jack S
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Meisselbach #33
Jack: My Meisselbach 33 is stamped "A.F. Meisselbach & Bro / Newark N.J." It is NIB and shows the Good Luck trademark on the box, but this doesn't show on the reel. There is no number marking on the frame. The Ocean City Hermos version I have is stamped "Hermos Reel". I would guess that a pre-1906 Meisselbach Expert 33 might not have any stamping on it. There are no patents of which I am aware, that apply specifically to the #33, so those early reels might have no markings at all. The Expert #33 is one of the scarcer Meisselbach reels.
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Hey, Phil;
I finally finished cleaning up my reel. I think you can see it is marked "HERMOS REEL", so it's not the true Meisselbach (rats!). But it's as close as I've come in many years of looking!
I didn't realize the #33 was produced that early (pre-'06). Thanks for the great info (as always)!
Jack
I finally finished cleaning up my reel. I think you can see it is marked "HERMOS REEL", so it's not the true Meisselbach (rats!). But it's as close as I've come in many years of looking!
I didn't realize the #33 was produced that early (pre-'06). Thanks for the great info (as always)!
Jack
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Not so great information
to all who read my answer above and Jack's response: The 33 was not produced as early as I implied. That's what happens when old geezer's use their memory instead of their books. The Expert #33 is not shown in the 1913 catalog, but is shown in the 1918 catalog. I have a gap between those years. I don't know when it first came out.
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Bad Info!!
Geez,
That is what happens when we aquire that old "Foot- in Mouth" syndrome. (I know quite well!) It can also lead to the dreaded "Hands-in Pocket" and "Head up ones A**" affiction. It can be easily cured by a steady medication of "Books-in-Hands" or "Refer-to-Notes" treatment.
Please don't worry about your mistakes. We wouldn't know half of what we do know if it wasn't for you and your research.
Wishing you and the "Rubber Reel Lady a Happy Holidays,
"Ol' Tounge-in-Cheek" Harvey
That is what happens when we aquire that old "Foot- in Mouth" syndrome. (I know quite well!) It can also lead to the dreaded "Hands-in Pocket" and "Head up ones A**" affiction. It can be easily cured by a steady medication of "Books-in-Hands" or "Refer-to-Notes" treatment.
Please don't worry about your mistakes. We wouldn't know half of what we do know if it wasn't for you and your research.
Wishing you and the "Rubber Reel Lady a Happy Holidays,
"Ol' Tounge-in-Cheek" Harvey