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Flynner
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by Flynner Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:36 pm
Picked up a bunch of reels some in boxes at an auction and was kinda upset to find one in a Bronson 1700 box was not a 1700. But an unmarked black reel. But upon further investigation it was a #4700 Blackstone. I know it's a very rare reel but do any of you know a guess on the value. I would put the grade at a high 8. Regardless I'm excited it's quite beautiful.
wrong99
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by wrong99 Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:46 am
They rarely come up for sale so, without any sales history, it's hard to determine a value. North of $200, for sure, but impossible to know what it might bring at auction today. Great find!
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by john elder Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:41 pm
Man, Robert would have gone nuts over that one! Nice add for your collection!
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leland99
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by leland99 Tue Sep 10, 2019 4:33 pm
That is a sweet looking reel!!! Bryce
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wrong99
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by wrong99 Tue Sep 10, 2019 5:19 pm
Robert had two of those in his collection. One in the original box. But he would have sold the farm for a third one, as always. Miss him.
Flynner
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by Flynner Tue Sep 10, 2019 9:09 pm
Thank you guys for the comments and help guys! Not sure if I'll keep it or move it but sure was an exciting find
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by Harry Verdurchi Tue Sep 10, 2019 9:22 pm
Could you possibly post a picture of the inner side plate with the inscription ?
Flynner
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by Flynner Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:22 pm
Mine doesn't have the inscription, it came both ways only the foot stamp
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by Wayne B. Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:24 am
Great find! Robert is looking at it with a big smile on his face!
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