Duncan Briggs model L-16 baitcaster

[Fenndango]

Found this at a junk shop today for $6 in the Southwest corner of New Hampshire. It was mixed in with tools. Works great!






I read that there was an article about the Duncan Briggs company published by ORCA about 20 years ago. Is there a way to read that somewhere here?

Thanks,

Mason

[Paul Roberts]

Hi, Mason. Article appeared in Reel News 2005:3. D-B Reel Co. was in Providence,RI, phone book from ‘48 to ‘55. A fly reel and five casting reels (sizes?) are mentioned L-14 to L-22. More questions were asked than answered in the article. Owner, employees, not known.

[Fenndango]

Thanks

[Dustnstuff]

I think I was the one who wrote the article on Duncan Briggs Reel Company.
I can add the following from my research. G. Duncan Briggs was indeed the owner. Employees is still a question.
He not only made Reels under his name but also for Lake City Fly Reel Co , Sportmaster, South Bend, Weber,
and HI Sportcraft. There may be others.
At one time, I had called every Briggs in Providence RI trying to fine anyone who might have additional Information,
There was none.
In the original box there is an extra spring and pawl.
Dustnstuff

[Fenndango]

Thanks for the info!