HERE IS AN UPDATE ON THE PREVIOUS POST ABOUT A/R 'S ON EARLY MODELS
Here are some pix of the Reels .
First I THINK is the 2nd EARLIEST for a couple of reasons
1. The fact it has an A/R and
2. It has a shim keeping the Pinion Gear from marking the housing as seen in Pic 2 below
(https://oldreelcollectors.com/gallery/medium_2-140426122119.jpeg)
https://oldreelcollectors.com/gallery/medium_2-140426122119.jpeg
Here is what I THINK is first as it has NO A/R and no shim indent causing pinion to Mark housing
FEEL FREE to PROVE ME WRONG :)
(https://oldreelcollectors.com/gallery/medium_2-140426123324.jpeg)
Here is a photo showing early housing with out A/R and one with A/R
(https://oldreelcollectors.com/gallery/medium_2-140426143244-29571247.jpeg)