Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions, Live Auction #7 - Cody, Wyoming
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This lot features a group of four vintage Winchester fishing reels including an unnumbered "Utility Reel" along with Winchester models No. 4282, No. 1312, and No. 1412. Each reel retains its nickeled finish and is mounted with an integrated reel seat designed for rod attachment. The reels feature classic early twentieth century Winchester construction with exposed pillar frames, metal spools, and single handle crank mechanisms fitted with ivory tone or dark composition grips depending on the model.
Winchester entered the fishing tackle market during the early 1900s as part of its broader sporting goods expansion. The company produced a wide variety of reels designed for different styles of angling, ranging from simple utility models intended for everyday use to more refined reels incorporating improved gearing and casting features. The models represented in this group illustrate Winchester's emphasis on durable construction and straightforward mechanical design suitable for both recreational and competitive anglers.
All four reels show honest wear consistent with age and use while maintaining their original configuration and clearly visible Winchester markings where present. The group offers an appealing representation of Winchester's early reel production and provides a compact study of several models produced during the company’s involvement in the American fishing tackle market.
Lock Stock & Barrel Investments Inc.
2301 Lt. Childers St.
Cody, WY 82414
United States
T +13075278915