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Below are a few badge, pins, medals, and etc. from my collection. I am always looking for similar items. The items on this page are not for sale, but there are some hunting & fishing items and badges on my sales pages.
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Cabo Blanco Fishing Club Pins
Made very similar to the Field & Stream pins. The Cabo Blanco club was a very famous big game fishing club in Peru. These pins once belonged to Harry T. Rayner who worked at the Club from the 1950s up into the 1970s, at some point he was manager of the club.1 1/4 inches. |
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Massachusetts Sport Fishing Awards
1 1/8 inch, Wall-Bank Co. Brookline, the gold one is marked gold filled. 1960s-1990s |
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R.J. Schaefer Beer Salt Water Fishing Contest Pins
I am trying to find out more information on the Schaefer Fishing Contests. If you have other info, please contact me. |
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Garcia Fishing Awards
Given out by the Garcia Tackle Company. Probably 1960s-70s. So far I have 7 different species of fish. The medals are about 3/4 inch.
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Orvis Pins
The first is Sterling 1 1/4 inches, and is the older of the two pins record catch club pins.. The second is a newer release pin that I earned for a trout I caught in North Carolina 15 or so years ago. It is slightly smaller than the older pin, has no mark as to metal, and has a different type of pin on back. These pins were given when you sent in a picture, and entry form to Orvis. There is a later Catch & Release version. The third pin is a Big 10 Club pin. Orvis says this was a travel club for international fishing destinations from the 1960s. Sterling silver, 1 1/16 inch. The next two pins I just found, apparently these were awarded for someone taking two birds with two shots from a double barrel shotgun. I do not know how many species, 1 1/8 inch, not marked as to metal. |
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NRA Hunting Awards
I am still learning about these. I think they were given to NRA member hunters who had taken each species. Each around 3/4 inch, screwback, gold plated. |
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International Tuna Cup Items
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United States Tuna Team Items
Alton B. Sharp donated the trophy for the International Tuna Cup Match, which was later known as the Sharp Cup |
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Heddon Employee Items
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Casting Tournament & Club Items The sport of tournament casting, and casting for distance, and accuracy, have been around for many years. Here are a few items from my collection:
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Long Island Railroad Fishing Contest Pins
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Poggie Club Seattle Chapter Pins
Salmon fishing club, |
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I collect Field & Stream Award and Honor Badge Pins
Striped Bass Award 27 lbs. 8 ounces. More information on the Field & Stream Badges can be found in the link below: |
Stripers Unlimited Pin
Stripers Unlimited was started in 1965 by Bob Pond, founder of the Atom Lure Company. Bronze, 1 1/4 inches.
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Bermuda International Light Tackle Tournament 1973
Sterling Silver 2 1/8 inch. |
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Buckeye Fishing Club
1914, 1915 New Year Reception pinbacks 6 inches.
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Elks Lodge Medal
Astoria Lodge 180 BPOE Grand Lodge |
Ludington Master Fisher's Club Token
"Always have this charm with you when fishing." on the front, along with a bass. Same bass appears on the South Bend "Fish and Feel Fit" tokens, but with a different lure and slogan. On the back : "The owner of this good luck fishing charm has qualified as a member of the Master Fishers' Club of Ludington, Michigan". 1 3/8 inches.
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Buffalo, NY Lone Fishermen
Medal, 3 inches. Early, no idea what this was presented for. Buffalo, New York.
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Early Niagara Fishing Club Ribbon
3 1/4 inch including tassels. Marked on back " _ Gentner Jr, Buffalo, NY" Late 1800s - early 1900s.
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ABC Muskie or Pike Pin
10K gold. No idea what this was awarded for, or what the ABC letters stand for. 5/8 inch. If you have any info, please let me know. |
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Tuna Club Pins
Two early small Tuna Club Pins. Enamel on metal, screwback, 5/8 inch each. I have not been able to identify the clubs. If you have any information please contact me. |
Abercrombie & Fitch Split Shot Tin
Celluloid pinback style front, 1 1/2 inches. Early. |
Sportsman's League Cigarettes
Promotional Button 1 1/4 inch. |
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International Tarpon Tournament Harbour Heights 1961-62 Tournament sponsored by Developers of the Harbour Heights, Florida after the destruction of Hurricane Donna. Only around 100 of these pins were made for contestants and officials. 1 1/8 inch, copper plated bronze. |
Winchester Junior Rifle Corps Sharpshooter
I also collect some gun company related pins, advertising, and other memorabilia, such as the Winchester medal above.
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1964Cottrell Company Fishing Derby Pin
Plastic, 1/3/4 inches. Raised design.
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Ontario Federation of Anglers
Membership pin, 1 1/8 inches long, nicely enameled. Rvrie Birke company. |
National Hunting & Fishing Day Medal
Fishing, September 23, 1972 |
National Hunting & Fishing Day Medal
Hunting, September 23, 1972 |
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IGFA World's Record Medal
International Game Fish Association World's Record 17 1/4 lb. Pollock on 30 lb. line. 5-15-1952 Frank Tallman. Sterling Silver, 1 1/2 inc. I do not know what the symbol is on the front, appears to be a sailfish and a winged foot. |
Annual Fishing Contest Plaque
Silver, copper, and Bakelite. 2 3/4 x 3 3/4. Easel back. It has engraved on it "Annual Contest S, Jackaway Sept. 9, 1951"
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Southern California Tuna Club Pin
1/2 inch, enamel on Sterling, screwback.
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Mo S G & F P L Pin
Missouri State Game & Fish Protective League. Screwback, early 7/8 of an inch. St. Louis Button Co. |
Kingfish Club Pin
Sterling silver, screwback, 7/8 inch.
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African Angling Badges
The first 4 are Rhodesian from the 1950s-1960s, the second 4 are South African. 1 3/4 inches or less. Most made in England.
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1960 Ohio Fishing Champion Lighter
Presented by the Cleveland Press newspaper to Jack Alego. Zippo Lighter. 1 5/8 x 2 1/4 inches.
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Western Wildlife League
Screwback, gold and enamel, 1/2 inch.
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Flyfishing International Pin
Bronze pin, -salmo trutta f. fario. 8504 Stein Germany. 1 3/8 inches. |
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Early Tintype Photograph
I think this is a photo of a Giant Sea Bass. Based on the type of reel, photo, and etc. I think it was 1880-1900. Notice the pier in the background. California? 2 1/2 x 3 inches. |
Yankee's Paradise Tie Bar & Pin
Tie Bar 2 1/4 inches, pin 3/4 inch. Hunting lodge? |
Fishing Themed Cigarette Case
Thin, plated metal, probably 1930s-1950s. |
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Riverview Lodge Pin
Antioch Cal., 40 lbs. or over club, striped
bass. |
Tribune Anglers Pin
Newspaper? 1 inch. Screwback. |
Detroit Sportsmen's Congress
Merit award, with 1957 & 1958 bars added. 2 inches, heavy, well made. |
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Santa Monica Rod & Reel Club
10K Gold, with add on color bar on bottom. 5/8 inch, screwback. |
San Diego Marlin Club Pin
5/8 inch, 10K gold and enamel. |
Addieville East Fly Fishing Club Pin
Private fishing club and shooting preserve in Rhode Island. Tie tack, silver, 1 1/4 inches.
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King Queen Rod Gun
Sterling silver, 7/8 inch. Almost folk art in style on the front. |
1959 Schaefer Cup Pin
Schaefer Brewing Puerto Rican Gamefish Tournament |
Rolling Rock Club Pin
Exclusive golf course and hunting preserve in Ligonier, Pa.Sterling silver club pin. 1 1/8 inch. |
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Centinela Angler's Club Pins
The first is a large plated white metal pin, has two screw posts on the back. 3 3/4 inches, heaby. Maybe a hat pin? Or some other purpose. The second is gold plated, with small stones set in the fish. It is a lapel pin, screw back, 5/8 inch. Marina del Rey, California. |
The Bahamas Fishing Tournament Medals
Allison Tuna . Wahoo, and Bonefish . Copper 1 1/4 inches. Medalwith hanging loop, and two tokens. |
Horrocks Ibbotson Company Award Plaque
I think these were sold by H-I so that hunting and fishing clubs could award them for tournaments, and etc. Metal on a walnut plaque. Really well made, I think from the 1940s-1950s. 8 3/2 x 12 inches. This one was never engraved.
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Ernest Hemingway Billfish Tournament Cuba 2000
Medal, 2 1/2 inches. International billfish tournament is held annually, not sure if the picture on the front is supposed to look like Hemingway or Castro. Not sure what the star and key on the right means, either. I think this was for the 5oth anniversary.
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Zebco Employee Pins
2, 5 and 10 years. Metal 3/4 inch each.
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Golden Perch Trade Token
The Golden Perch - John Cheek Fishing Rod & Tackle Manufacturer 152 Oxford St. London. Advertising token, This company was in business from 1833-1860 and at this address from 1843 till the company closed. 1 inch. |
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Atlantic City Fishing Tournament Lighters
Greater Atlantic City 1958 Surf Fishing Tournament, Marlin Tournament, and Tuna Tournament lighters.
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FFA Fish & Wildlife Management Medal.
FFA - Future Farmers of America award medal. Fish & Wildlife management. Sponsored by Phillip Morris Inc. 3.4 inch with original card. |
Shakespeare 5 Year Employee Pin
14 karat gold top, 5/8 inch.
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Haust Pheasant Pin
Sterling silver, 1 1/4 inches, very well made. I think Haust must have been a game farm or preserve. Engraved on the back, "ALBERT L. NICKERSON, DEC. 1959" |
Valley Farm Pin
Sterling, 1 1/8 inch. Probably a hunting lodge, or preserve. Shows two pheasants. Richard E. Bishop was the artist whose design was used, marked. |
Bright Hour Ranch Pin
Nice plated pin, 1 3/4 inches. Has a turkey in the center. Bright Hour opened in 1964 in Florida. It is a working farm, very limited hunting allowed. |
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Kanowa Farm Game Club Pin
1 1/8 inch, enamel on metal. Hunting club on a farm? |
Izaak Walton League Watch Fob
Founded in 1922 the Izaak Walton League of America is a conservation organization, dedicated to the preservation our land and waters. . Sterling silver, 2 inches.
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RRGC Stickpin
The person I bought this from thought it was from the Richmond Rod & Gun club, but that may be just a guess. Not counting the pin,1 inch. Early. Duck in flight. |
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Tuna Club of Avalon
10Kgold Swordfish award pin.3/4 inch. Awarded for catching a swordfish of a certain size. The color should indicate the line class or tackle class. The Tuna Club was founded in 1898. Many famous anglers were members including Zane Grey and Stan Laurel (Laurel & Hardy comedy team). Stan had a similar pin he wore on his lapel. A very rare pin. |
HFFC 1932
1 inch. Any information on what HFFC could stand for? Gold filled. D& C Co. Someone e-mailed and said it might be "Heddon Fly Fishing Champion".
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New Brunswick Guide Badges
Issued to licensed hunting & fishing guides in New
Brunswick Canada.
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American Fisheries Meeting Medal
"51st Annual Meeting American Fisheries Society Sept. 5-6-7 Int. Assoc. of Game Fish & Conservation Commissioners Sept. 8-9, 1921 .. Compliments L.F. Grammes & Sons Allentown, PA.On the front it has a heart on a keystone, Allentown 1867. Made in the form of a watch fob. White metal.
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US Forces Fishing Pin & Related
The first badge,first two photos, says Europe - Fishing Instructor - US Force, 7/8 inch. The second pin Just says Europe with a similar motif, 1 1/2 inches. The third pin says Crailsheim Rod and Gun Club, but also has a similar center section with the fish and US shield, 1 1/8 inch. . My thinking is these pins are from just after WW II, possibly for US forces in Germany when we were in occupation. I also have a few other European US military themed fishing and hunting pins. .
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Nilo Pin and 1959 Duck Stamp
Nilo Farms was a hunting preserve started by Olin Winchester as a place to breed dogs, and test Winchester guns. Pins like this one were given to folks invited to hunt there. The dog on the pin was named King Buck, he was a national champion field trial dog owned by Nilo Kennels. Maynard Reese did his portrait which was used for the 1959 Federal Duck Stamp. The same painting was used for this pin. 1 1/2 inches, bronze. |
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Gladding 150th Anniversary Knife
South Bend - Quick - magic Snell Gladding - 150th Anniversary 1816-1966 - Line Up with gladding. No maker's mark, but does have a Made in USA mark, and serial number. Knife blade, file and match striker, money clip, or belt clip, on back. Stainless steel with plastic insert. |
Martha's Vineyard Derby Pins
False Albacore and Weakfish
Jr. False Albecore,, Jr. Weakfish, Jr. Bonito
Jr. Bonito, all around 2 inches. White (pot) metal. No idea of year. |
Progressive Angling Game Piece Patented August 10, 1886
This is from a children's fishing game where you used a toy rod and line to hook the pieces. Patented by Marie D. Bullock. Going 2 5/8 inches. Thin plated metal. Patent #346,892
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Ocean City Fishing Club
1957 O.C. Cup, Second Place. Sterling silver. Nice medal. 2 1/2 inches. |
Berkley Fishing Tackle Employee rings.
First ring is10K gold. 10 year Service Award. Woman's ring, last name Peck. Made by Jostens. Face is 3/4 inches tall. Second ring is 10K white gold, does not say the years, but probably 10.
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Toronto Star Award Pin
3/4 inches, Birk, Sterling. The Toronto Star was a newspaper founded in 1892. They must have sponsored a fishing contest.
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Point Pleasant 1964 Tournament Lighter
New Jersey, Tuna? tournament. 1 3/4 inch, made in Japan, bronze medallion.
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Rod & Reel Club Award Pins Miami Beach, Florida. Organized in 1929. Members are awarded badges based on demonstrated skills. The gold badge denotes the Master Angler. the first picture has a screw back, the second a jewelry clasp back. Not sure which is older. 1 1/8 inch.
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Escuela De Pesca Pin
Habano (Havana), Cuba. School of Fishing. For training commercial fishing captains and fishermen. Enamel on metal 1 inch. Not sure if this is pre-revolution, or post. |
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Seattle Sporting Goods
Steelhead Club. Presented for a 10 lb. steelhead. 5/8 inch, screwback. |
Pontiac Lunker Club Pin
7 lb. 7 Ozs. 1 1/8 inch. Tie clasp back.
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Anglers Club of Absecon Island Pin
New Jersey. Over 85 years old this club has shore, and pier fishing. This pin is right at 2 inches, marked D&C Sterling.
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1936 Salmon Badge
1 inch. Not sure where from. |
German Pins
Two neat little game pins. One marked Garmisch which is a city in Germany. |
Fishing Club Button
SFC fishing club. Made by C.F. Bullivant Birmingham. English I think. Either Sea Fishing Club or ____ Fishing Club. 3/4 inch, brass. |
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Santos Fishing Club Medal
XXV Aniverário Do Clube De Pesca De Santos - 1934-59. 25th Anniversary of the Santos Fishing Club. Santos, Portugal. Medallion. 2 1/8 inch, white metal. |
Chinook Club Pin
Victoria, B.C. Canada, copper 5/8 inch, screwback.
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Pepsi Fishing Pin
Member Pepsi-Cola Tiny Tot Fishing club. 1 1/4 inches, celluloid.St. Louis Button Co.
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Savage Arms Watch Fob
Advertising watch fob, metal, in the shape of a Savage model 1907 .32 caliber pistol that they made from 1907 up to the 1920s. Probably a give away at shows or etc. Marked Savage and has the Indian Head logo on the grips.
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Illinois Big Fish Certificate & Pin
Given out by the Illinois Department of Conservation. For an 11 lb. Bass in 1971. Pin is plated white metal, 1 3/4 inch pin.
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Maryland Award Tie Bar & Cuff Links
Fishing in Maryland Award Citation. emblems are about 1 inch. Metal.
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Orvis 1874 Reel
Ok, so it isn't a badge or medal! I still thought it was pretty nice, especially to find it with its original wooden box. Patented in 1874, Charles F. Orvis, Maker. |
Forest Turkey Pin
Sterling silver Forest Turkey pin.The Forest was owned by Norfolk & Southern railroad. Executives, and folks invited to hunt and fish there were given this pin. The Forest was located on the Charleston Hamburg railroad line in South Carolina, the oldest railroad line in America.
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Icy Straits Salmon Co. Token
Given to employees at the canning company last used, and minted, in 1952. Before Alaska was a state such was common as currency was hard to get.
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Koon Kreek Klub Pin
Sterling silver, 1 1/8 inch. This famous club was located east of Dallas near Athens, TX. Many famous celebrities, politicians, and wealthy cattle ranchers and oilmen have hunted and fished there.
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Huntley & Palmers Biscuit Tin Creel
A biscuit tin shaped like a fishing creel. Shown in the second photo is an advertisement for their figural tins from 1909. London, England. Tin plated brass or brass and some tin. 7 1/2 inches long, 6 inches tall. A really neat item.
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Giebelstadt Rod & Gun Club
Pin given to members. The Rod & Gun Club was on an Army/Air Force base in Bavaria Germany. The base was a former WW II Luftwaffe base. During the cold war radar intercepts, the U-2 spy plane, and etc were based there. The base was closed in 1968. Pin is 1 3/4 inch, made in Duisburg, Germany. |
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Gar Wood Tuna Hook/Jig
I think this is a developmental prototype for a tuna jig or hook. Gar Wood was a tackle designer, designing reels for Fin Nor among other tackle he designed. Here is what it says on the hang tag that was attached to the hook. "Gar wood Tuna Hook - Stainless steel hook - BRASS will be Chromed - or could be of stainless steel. - Product of Hong Kong - Nov. 1973 - TCL" The hook is larger in diameter than the eye. The head is lead filled brass, shaped back to a lead collar where I guess a skirt could be tied. The front is beveled at an angle. Notice the dimple in the side. I think that probably was to secure the brass in place to the hook, also might indicate where an eye would go. 3 1/2 inches. Strongly made. This came from the estate of Trig Lund, which explains the TCL, and was part of the Heddon archives. Now the question is was this a Heddon prototype?
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Bardon Abercrombie & Fitch Prototype Fly Reels
Machined aluminum fly reel. Very well made. Probably a prototype. Marked on
the backplate: By BarDon . M.A. Marked inside the spool: by bardon m.a. CONN. (I
take this to be Connecticut.). M.A. apparently stands for Model A. On the foot: model A 2/4 1970 serial
A-0001. I take 2/4 to be the line weights it is made for, or it could mean
2/4/1970.. Set up for right hand
wind. Frame, foot, line guard, handle, all aluminum. Screws plated brass or
steel Central spindal that the spool mounts on steel. Brass or copper bushing.
Click looks to be steel with a copper or brass spring. Click gear on spool
steel. Spool latch copper of brass. Sideplates are 2 3/4 inches. across. Spool
is 2 1/2 inches. Width of spool 3/4 inch. Foot is 2 1/2 inches. The person
that sold it to me said it had a green label (similar to the ones shown below)
that said "Housing - A" on it when he got it, before cleaning. I have been told this was part of a set of
prototype reels made for the Abercrombie & Fitch Sporting Goods line and
that they later given as a gift to a retiring executive, then sold in his estate
auction. I have since purchased two other reels from the set, and obtained a
photo of the case. I think this reel is the top right in the case.
This is the second reel I purchased from another seller. No click or drag
fitted. Notice the Abercrombie & Fitch sticker in the third photos. Marked
on the foot "Model -B- 2/4/1970 Serial A-0001" inside the spool
k "By Bardon MB Conn and on the back By Bardon MB. MB is Model B. Written
inside in magic marker "3 3/4 oz". Spool is 2 3/4 x 3/4 inch, overall
reel is 3 inches. Aluminum with steel spindle. I think this reel is the one on
the bottom left of the case.
I think this is closer to the finished product. Gold and black anodized aluminum
frame. No markings. Spool is 2 1/2 inches x 3/4 inch. Reel is 2 3/4 inches
overall. Notice this one not only has a click, but also a drag as part of the
click. Very unusual cam to adjust the drag, or turn it to where it is just a
click. I think this is the reel in the top middle of the case.
This is supposed to be a picture of the 7 prototype reels in a fitted case. I
think I have the top three reels in the case, now.
Any information on this maker? Or the history of these reels with A&F? Anything you could tell me would be appreciated. I am interested in purchasing the other 4 reels from this case.
I hope you have enjoyed seeing some of the items from my collection!
I enjoy finding odd, and unusual, fishing and hunting memorabilia, and enjoy showing them here. Collectors preserve many items, and much information, that would otherwise be lost. It is fun to research the items and see what you can find out about them.
I collect, sell, and trade fishing & hunting license badges and other hunting and fishing related pins. If you have any badges to sell or trade, please e-mail me at the address below.
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