Hello Chris,
That’s it!!! Thank you for posting it. I knew someone here would be able to help me.

Regards,

John

Hello,

Does anyone know where I could find a copy of the schematic/parts list for the CAP 4th version(1949)?

Thanks for your help,

John

Hello Wallace, Thank you so much for this valuable and detailed information. Based on this information, it appears that I have a 4th version box. Not the correct box for a 3rd version reel. I’m anxious to buy a copy of your book. I’m certain that it contains some very helpful information. With a lim...

Hello Ted,

Thanks for your help. I’ll look into buying the book that you mentioned.


Best,

John

Ted,

I forgot that I had another question. The “Mitchell” printed on the inside box bottom is a gold color. Is that correct?

Thanks,

John

Ted,

Thank you. You wouldn’t happen to have a photo of the correct box, would you?

Thanks again,
John

Here are some photos,

I have a box for my 3rd version half bail Mitchell. I’m not sure that it’s the correct one. Can anyone describe(or post photos of) what the correct box should look like?
Many Thanks,
John

Thanks for the additional information and wonderful photos! It seems that there’s always something new to learn about these reels. You collectors with more experience can correct me if I’m wrong but it also seems like there might not be any way to say, definitively, that there are any hard and fast ...

Gentlemen, I can’t thank you enough for your help. Thanks so much for the excellent photo. It appears that, from what I’ve read, I have one first version spool and one second version. That is, judging only from the pawl and spring arrangement. Sorry, but I have two new questions based on the informa...

Thank you very much for the information. Good answers always seem to inspire more questions. I have a few more, if you don’t mind. I noticed, from the very fine study of the first variation, that 1st variation spools had 3 screws. Did all 1st variation spools have 3 screws? I would also like to hear...

Hello,

Which of the 3 half bail variations features a spool where the 3 main parts are held together by 6 screws? Thanks in advance for your help.