Does anyone know of a reference guide or something to look up Hardy reels by serial number to see when they were made? Thanks!
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Posts: 21 03/06/2009 16:04 |
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Posts: 481 03/06/2009 17:10 |
It's by maker's initials, not serial numbers, but it's a start. It does have their employment dates, which would narrow it down a bit.
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Posts: 62 03/06/2009 17:57 |
Catch 22 wrote: Not so, information coming to light today gives an insight and explanation on serial numbers on early Hardy reels. I have for many years had a theory on serial numbers and having acquired a huge amount of previously undiscovered papers some insight into serial numbers is given. |
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Posts: 483 03/06/2009 18:40 |
I guess I wasn't clear. Actually, I meant that the Reel Maker Directory on the listed website was set up by maker initials on the reels. I wasn't making any claims as to usefulness of serial numbers, only passing on the limited information that I had. That's why I only considered it a good start. Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! |
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Posts: 296 03/06/2009 21:42 |
stefanduma wrote: Any information would be very interesting , if you would post stefanduma. I find it very peculiar that the rods were so documented at hardy's yet the reels seem to lacking or at least a way to date the reels besides the makers mark and our useful forum information of design dating. I did hypothesize that the names of the reels (ie. Perfect, St.*.*, etc) had a registered number associated to it and was stamped to the early reels, but this is only a theory and I would like to know what these early stamp #'s meant. Gary |
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