My second 1932 Allcock Duplex mk.3 strip and restore./ Completed!

[Woodbilly]

Hey, all!

Scored another 1932 Allcock Duplex ambidextrous spin reel.

What fun is just one, right?

This old girl had a previous repair with a new non stock finger tab replacement and line guides added to the bail arm.

A bit ugly, but firm, functining, and has held for who knows how long.

Bail arm is a bit off kilter, but does not contact spool anywhere.
Probably tweaked holding bracket, or due to repair, and since it's no issue, other than symmetry,  I ain't cryin or messing with it.

Had a pretty sad old finish and decades of grime, so gave her a complete strip and restore.

Already repainted my 1st Duplex in factory black.
Sooo...

Once I stripped this girl to bare metals, I had to leave her bare.

Wow! Steampunk Terminator???
Not even sure...

Amazing works of art and utilitarian handheld machines.

Pretty sweet antique ultralight reels and real lookers!

Peace!

[Woodbilly]

Final pictures

[JasonGotaProblem]

That looks great. I like the polished metal look way better.

[Donnyboat]

Yes great work man, really improve the reel, thanks for posting it, cheers Don.

[Woodbilly]

Yes great work man, really improve the reel, thanks for posting it, cheers Don.

Thanks!

[Woodbilly]

Handled the big crappie easily!

93 year old beauties!