Mitchell 304-how old?

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Lunker Larry

September 18, 2025, 06:31:06 PM
Working on this cute little reel. First time.
What year would this be?
You know that moment when your steak is on the grill and you can already feel your mouth watering.
Do vegans feel the same when mowing the lawn?

jtwill98

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September 18, 2025, 07:00:30 PM Last Edit: September 18, 2025, 07:44:54 PM by jtwill98
I've never seen dating tables for Mitchell 304 or 305 reels. The table below, lists the number of Mitchell 304 & 305 models made each year. 

This site https://mitchellcap.info/ has the most information on the round body Mitchell's that I've seen.

Lunker Larry

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September 19, 2025, 12:21:22 AM
Well, that narrows it down lol
Thanks. I thought it might have been a little more unique.
Thanks. Appreciate you finding this
You know that moment when your steak is on the grill and you can already feel your mouth watering.
Do vegans feel the same when mowing the lawn?

Midway Tommy

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September 19, 2025, 02:15:55 AM
Post 1957 if it doesn't have Cap on the non-handle side. Is the oscillation block metal or nylon, tough to tell with all the grease on it?
Love those open face spinning reels! (Especially ABU & ABU/Zebco Cardinals)

Tommy D (ORCA), NE



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Lunker Larry

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September 19, 2025, 04:48:23 PM
The only nylon part was the round piece I think you're referring to as the oscillation block.
You know that moment when your steak is on the grill and you can already feel your mouth watering.
Do vegans feel the same when mowing the lawn?

foakes

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September 19, 2025, 05:04:52 PM
Really good restore & service, Larry!

Best, Fred
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jtwill98

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September 19, 2025, 07:26:18 PM Last Edit: September 19, 2025, 08:12:02 PM by jtwill98
If it helps you, I would estimate the reel was probably manufactured sometime after CAP reels (1957) and before planomatic gearing was introduced to the Mitchel 304s.  My guess is planomatic gearing was probably introduced to the 304/305s in the early 1960s.

I'd estimate that reel was manufactured 1958-1962. The reason that I think it might be 1962, is that there was a surge of them manufactured that year.  However, that might be due the Garcia name addition and their marketing efforts.   

Tommy might have a idea on when Garcia was added.
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