Ocean City Inductor 255
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Ocean City Inductor 255
How rare is this reel ? Haven't found info on it. Thanks for any help
Re: Ocean City Inductor 255
The Inductor's magnetic brake was patented in 1944.
It was introduced by Ocean City almost simultaneously with Horton's introduction of its Electromatic, a freshwater reel using the same magnetic brake. The Inductor is somewhat uncommon.
It was introduced by Ocean City almost simultaneously with Horton's introduction of its Electromatic, a freshwater reel using the same magnetic brake. The Inductor is somewhat uncommon.
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Re: Ocean City Inductor 255
Steve, Thanks for reply and information, Lynn
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Re: Ocean City Inductor 255
The Model 255 Inductor is the last of the Inductor models to be introduced into the series of Inductors. It was introduced in 1954. It is not rare; it is the only level wind Inductor, making it an odd reel and a limited production because of the short time span of its offering. Only in the catalogs for 1954, 55 & 56, I do not believe it made the transition over the True Temper, who bought Ocean City in 1957, but I could be wrong on that, not really sure.
Here is the Inductor, Model 255 in the 1954 Catalog.
Here is the Inductor, Model 255 in the 1954 Catalog.
mike cass,,, if you can't collect it, it must be food
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Re: Ocean City Inductor 255
Thanks Mike, great information, Lynn
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Re: Ocean City Inductor 255
Here is a nice 255 Inductor with box and paperwork. Like Mike said not a tuff reel to find. I think they are the coolest looking of the Inductors. The 249 was the hardest for me to find but I have seen a few since I was looking. John Taylor
Here is one picture each of the other three Inductors the 249, 250 and 251.
Here is one picture each of the other three Inductors the 249, 250 and 251.
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Re: Ocean City Inductor 255
---You are very welcome LynnThanks Mike, great information, Lynn
That is a fine collection of Inductors John!
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John ,Impressive collection there, really great pictures, Lynn
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Re: Ocean City Inductor 255
John,
Do you have a left hand Inductor? How scarce? Thanks.
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Colby
Do you have a left hand Inductor? How scarce? Thanks.
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Colby
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Re: Ocean City Inductor 255
Colbycolby sorrells wrote: ↑Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:40 am John,
Do you have a left hand Inductor? How scarce? Thanks.
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Colby
I have never seen a lefty so I don't know how rare they are or if they even exist ??? Mike "m3040c" Would probably know.
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Re: Ocean City Inductor 255
OK Mike, your turn. Have you seen a lefty Inductor and if so how scarce are they? Thanks. Colby