MEISSELBACH CRANK

[hurdpete]

Hi Folks:
I've recently acquired a Meisselbach 581, with the Elyria,Ohio address on the foot. It's a nice little reel, and works fine after antique gunk removal, but one thing puzzles me - the crank knob. Every picture of a Meisselbach I've seen has the same crank knob, with the little ridge on the crank end. Mine is not only a different color, but a different shape with no ridge. The crank handle itself looks like the other Meisselbachs, and it seems to be the correct material (nickel silver)- is this crank from another brand of reel or is there more than one kind of knob for Meisselbach? Thanks for the help. Pictures are hopefully attached.
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[hurdpete]

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[hurdpete]

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YAAY!

[Phantom Fisher]

[Reel Geezer]

HP:
It is a replacement knob and screw.
I might have a whole crank to send you. I'll take a look and get back... sometime.

[hurdpete]

Geezer:

Thanks for the info - I think this falls into the category of the cost of education!

[Don Champion]

If Phil doesn't have one, I have several lying around. Yup, right handle, wrong knob.
Don Champion

[john elder]

Your handle is better! put the right one in the drawer and enjoy the novelty til you want to sell it!

[Reel Geezer]

Don: Go ahead and send him one. Then I won't have to stop fishing long enough to look for one and package it. Bert and I are off to the Snake River in about 30 minutes.

[Don Champion]

hurdpete - If you haven't found a handle yet get in touch with me. I have some.
Don Champion