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MITCHELL 308UL (FIRST VERSION, FIRST RELEASE) EXTREMELY RARE SPINNING REEL

$ 5.25

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Brand: Mitchell
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: Reel is in nice condition for its age, however, the paint is in bad shape.

    Description

    For the discriminating collector, is this
    classic vintage Mitchell
    308UL, FIRST VERSION, FIRST RELEASE spinning reel that is in
    nice condition. Based on the serial# 0012085,
    this reel was made in France in 1958. The Patent# is 2.726.052
    and was issued on December 5, 1955. As you can see, "FRONCE"
    is molded into the side of the housing. Also this early version
    has the round slotted nut on the axel vs. the hex nut found on
    later reels. This reel was made prior to "FRANCE" being stamped
    on the foot and "GARCIA" being printed on the side of the frame
    in front of Mitchell.
    Mechanically, the reel works fine. The bail is nice and
    snappy, the anti-reverse and clicker work perfectly when
    properly engaged. Drag also works correctly.
    Cosmetically, the reel paint is in bad condition as depicted by the pics.
    The chrome is in good condition on the bail wire. The spring loaded handle
    is nice and
    straight with nice chrome. The're pretty much paint issues all
    over the reel, I tried to capture them in the pictures.
    If you have any questions, please ask prior to bidding. Winning
    bidder to pay .00 for shipping and I ship the next day after full
    payment has been received.
    International bidders are welcome and all international shipping
    is done through the eBay Global Shipping system.
    PLEASE NOTE, FULL PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN (2) DAYS FROM THE
    CLOSE OF THIS AUCTION AND FOR THAT I THANK YOU.
    ALSO, PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER MITCHELL 308's and 408's THAT I
    HAVE UP FOR AUCTION.