Level Wind Casting Reel Made For L.L.Bean

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Level Wind Casting Reel Made For L.L.Bean

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Does anyone know who made a jeweled level wind casting reel that says " Made For L.L.Bean"

Thanks,

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Tough without photos, as there could be more than one maker.
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Thank you. I added some pictures.
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Re: Level Wind Casting Reel Made For L.L.Bean

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Made by Horton Mfg. in Bristol, CT.
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Thank you Ron. That was my guess but it is good to get the word from the "Master" Thanks again.
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I’m looking for a level wind pawl for this reel if anybody in the world has one. Thanks!
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+1 for Horton. This reel is a Bristol No. 77 labeled for Bean. Horton also produced fly reels and a spinning reel for L.L. Bean, all of which were from the previously existing Bristol reel line and simply marked for Bean.
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I just came across one of these. Anyone got any idea of value?
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In nice condition they usually go for about 50 to 75.
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Thanks bill, I couldn’t find any examples online anywhere.
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I’m looking for this pawl as well if anybody has one. Thanks!
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Phil wrote: Mon Dec 09, 2024 9:02 pm I’m looking for this pawl as well if anybody has one. Thanks!
Phil,
I would suggest you reach out to Dick or Mat from ORCA Repairmen page to see if they have the pawl, but ask for a pawl for a Bristol 77. https://www.orcaonline.org/services/ree ... repairmen/
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