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Up for sale is a highly collectible, scarce pre-WWII Penn Bayhead conventional saltwater fishing reel. Made during the early years of the Penn Fishing Tackle Mfg. Co. in Philadelphia, this specific model features the iconic dark Bakelite side plates with the raised "Penn Bayhead" logo medallion stamps.
Condition Details:Cosmetics: The Bakelite plates are structurally solid with no cracks, chips, or fractures. The chrome-plated components and hardware exhibit a light, authentic vintage patina, surface oxidation, and minor pitting consistent with a reel approaching 90 years of age. It has been left in its original estate-found condition without aggressive chemical cleaning to preserve its historic value
Stand & Footing: The chrome-plated metal reel
Mechanical State: Fully tested and in good working condition. The handle cranks smoothly, the free-spool mechanism
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