new /old Shimano

[Gregory]

I couldn't help myself
whilst trying to get a bolt for my Shakespeare 2700 I found this on ebay
it needs a tidy up but it looks so retro
Can anyone tell me what model please
thanks
Greg
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/235780639724?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=_tccurtztsi&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=OHy1TCfWRbO&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[alantani]

the listing came up as "sold" with no other information.

[Gregory]

bugger , sorry Allan
I will post a picture when I get it

[jtwill98]

the listing came up as "sold" with no other information.

Scroll down towards the bottom of the page after clicking on the link to see the reel.

[JasonGotaProblem]

You can click "see original listing"

Looks like a Shimano GR reel. Not familiar with those but it doesn't look any different (to me) from all the other Shimano rear drag spinners of the era.

Might be kinda cool. Have fun with it.

[Gregory]

Thanks for the id on the reel Jason
It reminds me of an old abu cardinal had years ago
 

[Gfish]

1980's ? Boy, I really narrowed it down...

[Gregory]

The GR2 arrived today
Its so cool and made in Japan
I don't know what the line on it is but will take it off and replace with some fresh line
I may stick with mono
in regards to servicing the rear drag reels
has anyone got any you tube links they can recommend
Greg

[steelfish]

it loooks pretty similar to a tiny shimano reel Magnunlite GT-X  i Have.

check  https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,27063.msg324888.html#msg324888

it has rear drag and the same "fighting drag lever"

[Gregory]

Thanks steel fish
Very interesting read

[Gfish]

Looks like a graphite(fancy plastic) spool on yours Gregory. I had an early 80's Shimano like that. Should be fine with mono. but be careful and don't wind-in under a heavy load. Ask me how I know this, yeah I broke the top of my spool off.