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Ciao Amico Chris!interesting your reference to those little letters in the corners. Each letter is followed by a period and means a word. I think we can understand this easily by asking someone in Belgium. do you have a 305 with Arca sticker in your incredible Chris collection? Personally I had some...

Tell me everything you know about the tournament! Reels created for competitions.
I love these rare and mechanically unique versions.
Show me what you have or tell me what you know!

Hello, Just a few remarks on this reel. I know someone who has it (not me!). Listed on Ebay a few years ago with rods but no reels by a Swiss seller, the final price was way too high for me The name "page" was used for the first version of the 320 (see photos of a boxed page with warranty...

The time it took to find it leads me to think it is not common. This type of paper adhesive is extremely delicate, impossible to remove and is very easily damaged. The reel is in excellent condition, has never been disassembled and still has the original aged grease in every part.After following hun...

Hi Simone, those 300DL BALZER reels were produced from 1964 - 1974 according to Dennis Roberts Value Guide. Distributed for the German market and approximately 500 produce in the time span. Pretty low production and very rare. Do you have the wooden box and cardboard sleeve it was shipped in?? Exce...

Ciao amici! Serial number "72##### "Is this correct for 300DL BALZER?
Grazie,saluti.
Simone

Look at what we discovered yesterday in France. You saw the serial number

Hello, Herewith some pictures of CAP reels On the first the different versions of half-PU reels. On the next two a CAP on the right foot The last two a reel on deported foot which was produced in very very few copies (according to the book by B Caminade, author of reference for French reels) I will...

Congratulations on your reels and above all for the knowledge you show us.
Thank you for this detailed information.
Really your posts accompanied by explanations and pictures are extremely helpful to me.
Cordiali Saluti
Simone

I agree with everything Chris has written.
I am happy these Mitchells go to collectors who appreciate and preserve their history.
Dennis was a unique and special collector.
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Hey guys quick question. In Wallace's pictures of the serviceman bringing home the 2nd version I noticed the metal spare spool case the lid is screwed on. But in Simone's pictures the case simple slides onto the container. Any idea when the change took place?? One would think the slide on container...

andrescallos wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 9:31 pm Yes, it may be Q instead of 0. Thanks for all.

Thanks to you
Saluti
Simone

Hey guys quick question. In Wallace's pictures of the serviceman bringing home the 2nd version I noticed the metal spare spool case the lid is screwed on. But in Simone's pictures the case simple slides onto the container. Any idea when the change took place?? One would think the slide on container...

Dear Simone, That is a beautiful reel, almost looks too good to be true... For your information, the Mitchell that came in the brown box was like your reel including the brass transfer gear. I have done a study on the evolution of transfer gears. I am always happy to share my findings with anyone a...

Simone, Very nice find. I consider the pilot/prototype reel a rare reel to obtain. They all came with level-wind gearing, and dark blue metal knobs. Yours has higher serial number than most than range about 5000 less. Regards, Ted Lanham I also think it is a very high number of this version. I thin...

Congratulations Simone, you have yourself one of the first full bails made, definitely! On the old MRM Site US Mates referred to these as 'pilot reels, I think perhaps 'prototype' is what we in Europe might have called them. Unusually heavy stamping of the serial number there....there's no mistakin...

Dear Simon, First of all, thank you for your messages. Regarding the serial number is a little bit difficult to know exactly because of the conditions of this part of the reel (France appears perfectly), however I think the serial number is 0. 1. 10 What information does it give? Kind regards. It c...

I bought a Mitchell 300, serial number B64413. I've seen lots of Mitchells and the logo, Mitchell, on the side always looks fine line etched and filled with white paint. This reel has Mitchell in wider letters and the tail underneath widens at it's tip. It's also filled with white paint. I've photo...

Hi Wallace, there are also new collectors like me. I did not know these conflicts between collectors with different historical views. I find this quite stupid, we are adults and it is about whirlpools. Helping each other helps to understand more easily. I hope nobody hates me when I express my opini...

Absolutely amazing!!! Talk about Holy Grails.... Just when you think nothing else rare would turn up. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!! :text-coolphotos: Kim :text-thankyouyellow: Mitchell reel still has a lot to discover. The important thing is to keep the interest high, there are many reels today and ...

Dear Mitchell Mates, I've got several other things to help understand why I'm so convinced of Mitchell development through the early years, mainly 1939 to 1948. This one goes into detail in my book, so trying to keep it short: Lawrence Harvey, Jr 1945 Mitchell 2nd Version.JPG There are many documen...

I'm happy you managed to show us the photo.
You have a first release 496 PRO

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The serial number engraved above the foot can tell us when it was produced.
It is interesting for me to know this.

Thanks Dries!

Lately I look at all the reels I own in depth, I try to understand the old Mitchell engraved versions. I think this serial number "B" is the first 4th version produced. The baffle plate with the hole is unusual looking at my "A" and "C" serials. probably a useful featur...

Andres, I have added a How To post called HOW TO ADD PICTURES TO YOUR POST which should help you in future posts. thank you Simone for your wonderful response to his question! Best Regards, Wallace thanks Wallace, in southern Italy the 498 reels were appreciated, today in Italy the Mitchell vintage...

I´ve got a 496 pro. All the parts seem to be from this reel (spoole, back with the medal, axe...) but in the manin part where the crank goes the logo is a little bit different. You can read MITHCHELL in gold letter in the top and in the botton comen PRO (on an stiker) 496 (also in gold letter). Uss...

Thanks for your comment Glen!. Is an M34 / 340 version manufactured by Mitchell For now we have only counted 2 in the world and it was nice to compare them in every detail. The 2nd PAGE34 is now in a very prestigious collection. I'm sure time will give us other answers. As I have already said I am a...

thank you Linewinder! I am happy with your answer, I use a normal google translator.
I avoid using many verbs and nouns that cannot be translated correctly

I want to thank those who brought MRM back to life.I started studying Mitchell reels in the last 2 years, my commitment is to preserve their history and raise it up, I aim to discover new things and learn as much as possible from all of you . I have only one big flaw ... I don't speak your language...

I want to thank those who brought MRM back to life.I started studying Mitchell reels in the last 2 years, my commitment is to preserve their history and raise it up, I aim to discover new things and learn as much as possible from all of you . I have only one big flaw ... I don't speak your language...

My 908 Bill Burke tournament,from D.R collection

cshannon772 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:47 pm
Thanks Chris for all this information !!! Always the best in this topic! Then we look forward to your full post on these round versions in the future.

Probably many of you have this version in better condition, I still haven't found a better one at an affordable price. I wonder what year this version was released. I believe the cranks went from wood to aluminum in very similar times for CAP and Mitchell to egg. I know that many do not think like m...

Thank you Wallace for this umpteenth work of yours, very interesting and completed with beautiful original images. :text-goodpost:

it's a beautiful reel, Bill Burke's story is very interesting and his reels have won many important competitions. I have seen many articles on the subject and read interviews with him as the protagonist. Bill is Dead but he left these incredible objects in memory. I only have a 908 in my collection ...

Yours has been the best help I have had, your experience in the"round body" is enormous and I was happy to preview it with you. Now showing that very particular reel can help you find others and learn more about its history.
Again thanks Chris !!!
Cordialmente,
Simone Baschirotto

Thanks Wallace, it is likely that at least one of the 2 you think has seen many of my photos, even before the reel was cleaned and also some internal details. be the best place to find and share information.

Currently we have found only 2 of these rare "PAGE34". The one I own was offered by Mitchell in a trophy played in Italy on Lake Caldonazzo combined with a 2-piece "PAGE" spinning rod, kept by Mr. Luigi Nemicech until 2020. .I found only one other of these in a prestigious collec...

This is a great opportunity for Mitchell collectors, your help is invaluable. Many people have helped me in these 2 years Chris Shannon, James Entwistle, Martin Stone, Anthony Martinez, Scott Ibbitson, and many others and I cannot fail to mention the engaging Lain Rice who unfortunately is no longer...

I want to thank those who brought MRM back to life.I started studying Mitchell reels in the last 2 years, my commitment is to preserve their history and raise it up, I aim to discover new things and learn as much as possible from all of you . I have only one big flaw ... I don't speak your language ...

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