got this fishing reel

[mojjax]

at the rummage sale today . It's a featherlight , patnt Jan 14 , 1896 . and I love the tag story

 

[DizzyDigger]

No idea on it's value, but if you can find a flyfishing club in
your area, there's likely to be a few reel collectors among
them.

 

[mojjax]

the clicker button wasn't working , so I removed the screw , pulled the real bail , cleaned & oiled it . Now it clicks good when I wind it .

 

[cw0909]

like the tag too the big fish tale reel

depending on model # 17$ -45$ in 1910 expensive
1910 ADVERTISEMENT Meisselbach Feather Light Diamond Brand Fishing Reel Trout
https://www.ebay.com/itm/151691046700

 

[islamoradamark]

thats really cool

 

[crashbandicoot]

Really neat,I like stuff with a backstory I,d keep it,but likely down the road someone will toss it as junk.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Nice. I have a similar one that was a family hand-me down.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very nice find!

 

[mojjax]

Just sold for $76.00 - ebay