Lot 323:
A Collection of 5 Vintage Automatic Fly Fishing Reels including Martin, Garcia, and Perrine
Sold for: $30
Description
This collection of 5 vintage automatic fly fishing reels features examples from several prominent manufacturers. The group includes three reels from the Martin Automatic Fishing Reel Co. of Mohawk, New York, with one specimen marked 48A and another bearing the patent date October 9, 1923. The collection also contains a Garcia-Matic No. 1430 reel and a Perrine Manufacturing Co. Free-Stripping reel from Minneapolis, Minnesota, marked with patent number 1,810,573. Each reel is constructed of metal with a black finish and incorporates the side-mounted lever mechanism typical of automatic designs. Manufacturer names, model numbers, and patent data are stamped or printed on the reel housings.
Condition report:
The reels exhibit varying degrees of age-related wear and signs of heavy use. Notable condition issues include significant paint loss, surface scuffs, and scratches to the black finish. Oxidation and surface corrosion are present on the metal components, particularly on the levers, screws, and mounting brackets.
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