Abu 7800 c3

[Brother Leon]

What's the scoop on this reel? I have the opportunity to buy one in great condition all the paper/box with it.

[akfish]

Do you mean a 7000 C3? If so, it's a great reel -- if it is a Swedish model. The Chinese versions (called7000i C3, I think) are OK but not quite the same quality as the Swedish models.

[Lunker Larry]

7000i doesn't have half the durability of previous 7000s. I thought I read somewhere they were being discontinued. Anyone?

[0119]

A quick look on google images, it appears the 7800 was some sort of special edition or limited run.  Is yours the gold model with the laser etched sideplate rims?  I can find no mention of it on realsreels.com and he is the most complete base of Ambassadeur info I have found.  I suggest you call or email Jerry Foran at hookless.com, he has given me info on odd models I have bought that were hybridized by the factory when in the midst of making model changes.

[Mooki]

As far as I know the 7800 C3 was a special edition for a Danish reseller.
Modern internals but some retro exterior details like the "Record" etching
Golden finish
Extra large brake (same as the Big game series) - although there is some debate if this is really true or not.
Titanium line guide
Metal spool
3 Ball bearings
Reinforced Anti Reverse
Weight: 510 grammes
Made in Sweden

500 were built, should be a number on the reel foot (like "234 of 500" or similar, but quite possibly only a "standard" number "100011-11").
All in all a very nice reel.