Help me I.D. this reel

[mizmo67]

Love all the info that ended up in the thread. It really does look like a modified Avalon or pre-Avalon.

[sdlehr]

I can't really tell from my reference book
Sal

Sal, which book might that be? If you've got it, I'm putting it on my list!

Sid

[sdlehr]

none of the Pflueger's I've seen have a "gear in gauge" lever

I'm not really following this - I don't see any lever or anything on this old knuckle buster. Perhaps I'm misunderstanding?

Sid

[RowdyW]

Sid there is no lever to engage, it's a true knuckle buster.

[sdlehr]

It seems the Avalon could have come directly from Pflueger with the bells and whistles.

I have an old Four Bros reel with the same anti-reverse mechanism (I'm assuming it came with this, that may be incorrect, not sure how to tell if it's an aftermarket add-on), and since Four Bros reels pre-date Pflueger (in name), I'm not surprised to find this on an early Pflueger reel. It also has the Williams drag. I'll not post a photo here so as not to hijack this thread.
Sid

[Alto Mare]

I can't really tell from my reference book
Sal

Sal, which book might that be? If you've got it, I'm putting it on my list!

Sid

Here you go Sid:
Fishing tackle antiques and collectables : reference and evaluation of pre-1960 tackle

I have a couple of more, but don't feel like looking for them in the attic.
Sal

[sdlehr]

Thanks, Sal. Found a used copy in good condition on Amazon for $14 including shipping.

Sid