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Neptuna

Neptuna 5 1/2″ Diam, 5″ wide spool multiplying game reel, made by L.T. Willis, Sydney. One of 2 all metal models known. Circa 1948

Ormiston

Ormiston 5 1/2″ Dim, 1 3/4″ Wide single action game reel. Made by E.G. (Ted) Bush, Sydney. Circa 1937

Reg Lyne

Reg Lyne 7″ Diam, 1 1/2″ Wide spool wood & aluminum single action game reel. Stamped on rear R.G. Lyne. His personal reel. Maker Unknown. Circa 1930

Samson

Samson 6 1/4″ Diam, 1 1/2″ Wide spool, single action game reel. Maker unknown. Circa 1937

Samson - Model 1 1st Model

Samson Model 1 6 1/2″ diam x 3 3/8″ wide spool single action game reel. This first model of the Samson Model 1 is distinguished by the following–

  • All the brass parts have never been plated.
  • The screw heads have been set flush with the side plates.
  • The harness lugs have been cast integral with the pillars and have been set flush with the insides of the plates.

This variation is seldom seen, maker unknown

Samson Model 1
 
Samson Model 1
 
Samson Model 1

Samson Model 1

Samson Model 1 6 1/2″ Diam, 3 3/8″ Wide spool single action game reel. Maker Unknown. Circa 1935 Samson Model 1 Logo
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