FS: Meisselbach 257 Symploreel ... SOLD

[reelsmith.]

This Meisselbach 257 Symploreel is missing its anti-backlash bar, but is otherwise complete, working well and in very nice condition.

$30, shipped. Payment by personal check or money order. SOLD

Thanks for looking.

Dean.

[Reel Geezer]

Dean, that isn't the correct LW line guide.

And you know that isn't a Meisselbach reel. The maker is clearly stamped on the plate.

[reelsmith.]

Thanks !

I'll get out my grinding tool and grind off the part where it says Meissselbach.

FOR SALE: Meisselbach CATUCCI 257 parts reel.

Best Offer.

Dean.

[Reel Geezer]

I'm not trying to be picky. It is just one of my pet peeves. Meisselbach reels were made by one company and Meisselbach-Catucci reels were made by a totally separate company.

[mannishevitz]

Wow...whats it like when your tring to be picky?

[reelsmith.]

No worries, Phil. I have my pet peeves too.

Dean.

[orourke]

Or two totally separate companies. Show them a marked Meisselbach-Catucci with the made in Bronson mark on the foot. "Picky" no; "accurate" is the word.

[robert ellis]

Here is a ad out of a 1932 Bronson catalog

[Reel Geezer]

Note the crank nut on Dean's reel; and then compare it to the one in the Bronson catalog. That is one of the key points for telling a Newark M-C from one made by Bronson.

[reelsmith.]

So, part of my reel/listing is correct.

Any offers on this much discussed, mis-identified reel with a missing part and incorrect level-wind?

Comon' ...its got the correct crank nut !

Dean.

ps. All in good fun. Don't anyone get riled up. If you haven't met me, I am very sarcastic, which usually plays poorly on the Internet. No worries. Be happy.