I purchased a unmarked brass reel. I would appreciate any information, such as year made, who made it. Any help would be great appreciated.
Regardless it needed a good cleaning, thank you in advance.
Brass Reel
- john elder
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Re: Brass Reel
It's almost impossible to make a call on who made an unmarked ball handle brass reel....so few "tells" to go by. About all I see that stands out is the handle where the grasp attaches; the handle is typically flat on both sides where the screw goes through in the ones that I have handled. here's a pic of a Conroy handle missing grasp:
Whether this handle is original or remade is unclear. Regardless, it's a nice piece of jewelry for your collection...nice job!
Whether this handle is original or remade is unclear. Regardless, it's a nice piece of jewelry for your collection...nice job!
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Specializing in saltwater reels...and fly reels...and oh, yeah, kentucky style reels.....and those tiny little RP reels.....oh, heck...i collect fishing reels!...and fly rods....and lures
Honorary Life Member
Specializing in saltwater reels...and fly reels...and oh, yeah, kentucky style reels.....and those tiny little RP reels.....oh, heck...i collect fishing reels!...and fly rods....and lures