Reel identification

[happyhooker]

I looked at Roland's DAM info from his now disappeared web page on the Quick reels.  Looked for; 1) Reel marked "Germany", not "West Germany'; 2) Reel like a Finessa 280 (several members IDd the reel as a 280); Something possibly with gray or blue gray hammered finish (not black crinkle as we are all use to seeing on old DAMs).  His info does mention a "ALGONQUIN Commodore 600--housing and flange [rotor cup?] in grey [gray] hammer paint (built the same as the Quick Finessa No 280 from 1959)".  The first group of 280s from the late '50s apparently said 'MADE IN GERMANY".  So, maybe this is it. Never heard of an Algonquin reel, although it sounds Canadian (and DAM did make some special reels for that market).

Frank

[Levelwind]

Haggled it down to 10$ Can.

[happyhooker]

The subject here is a full bail model.  Roland's info says all DAMs made before WWII were 1/2 bails.

Many of the postwar reels are marked "WEST GERMANY", but there are some marked just "GERMANY".

I did see an old Canadian company that marketed Algonquin fishing gear, including reels.  For at least part of the time, they were hooked up with another outfit named "Blanchard".

Frank

[Midway Tommy]

According to Ben Wright it's a Finessa Cat. No. 280 unmarked prototype. He also stated that there were a few early Dam reels that were stamped "Made In Germany" rather than West Germany.

[foakes]

According to Ben Wright it's a Finessa Cat. No. 280 unmarked prototype. He also stated that there were a few early Dam reels that were stamped "Made In Germany" rather than West Germany.

Good sleuthing, Tommy —- 

Makes sense, I should have checked Ben's books.

Thanks!

Best, Fred

[Gfish]

Great deal! Nice find. I'd offer you $30, but I'd rather get one with a box & papers, which I'll prolly never find.

[Levelwind]

I just want to say thank you for all the detailed information that was provided regarding the reel I wanted to identify. Before I joined this forum I searched the web without any real success. If I have any other questions about assembly or parts I will post on the D.A.M quick sub board . Thanks again Mike.

[sandbar]

I posted a copy of the DAM History under Alto's original post, a couple years ago.
It is still there.

-Steve

[Levelwind]

Thanks Steve

[sandbar]

You are welcome Levelwind.
Congratulations on your find.
It has a similar blue finish to the Regina reel that I posted a few years ago. Also a German made reel.
-Steve