RARE BENJAIM THUMEZY BAIT CASTING FISHING REEL 1916 Closing : Nov-30-08 01:00:00 PST Click HERE for details!

Recent estate find is this very rare benjamin thumesy bait casting fishing reel

this reel was made in chicago ill on or about 1916 non handle side is marked patent pending

handle side is marked benjamin thumezy foot is marked benjamin-sellar mfg co chicago ill

it is complete and in working condition with a working click

finish has what looks like light brassing most of which woul polish out as it is made of german silver

the screws look to have never been touched

pressing the thum plate disengages the spool for casting then you must push in on the handle to engage the spool

a very seldom seen baitcaster in wonderfull condition

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