OLD REEL COLLECTORS
Reels of the Past and Some Still Here => PENN REELS => Topic started by: Wompus Cat on July 15, 2025, 09:05:55 PM
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I recently acquired a Penn 349HC Master Mariner off the Bay with some interesting oddities .
Looks BRAND NEW .Came with Box .Warranty Card,some advertising papers,tissue paper,wrench,Grease Tube and a #18 Catalog .Box says 349HC on it .
The A/R was non functional and the Clicker did not work
When I tore into it I found that they had neglected to install the Clicker Spring and just left it laying inside the Plate with the 2 Attaching screws just rolling around with it .
Have pix and will post more about it later...........
Here are some pix No special order ....
This shows the Clicker Ring just Floatin around inside the Side Plate with the 2 Screws NEVER INSTALLED
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The original Grease had Hardened enough o Keep the A/R/Dog from moving in Place. Simple Fix
(https://oldreelcollectors.com/gallery/2-190725140150-2884964.jpeg)
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Clearly NEVER or RARELY EVER USED From looking at the Drags and Gear
(https://oldreelcollectors.com/gallery/2-190725140248-28891401.jpeg)
Faded Sticker says Ratio 3 1/4 To 1
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Not only a RARE Screw Up (Prob Built on Late Friday or Early Monday ....lol
The Box with the 349 HC is also a Rarity !