Penn 249?

[Irish Jigger]

Anyone familiar with this reel. Does the handle look original?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271091768328?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[akfish]

The handle looks original. The 249 is the "knuckle buster" version in the narrow spool 49 series. It had no anti-reverse and no drag. It lasted only a few years and is quite collectable, but I wouldn't want to fish one...

[Irish Jigger]

Thank's akfish,that's just the info I needed.

[Alto Mare]

Look at it this way Tom, at least you won't need to spend money on the star wheel.
That reel was the upgrade from the branch and line .

[Irish Jigger]

You're a funny man Sal,I was thinking of asking your advice re double dogging this reel if I win it at auction.
Made prior to 1941,  still working and parts available, says a lot for Penns.
Have a friend interested in it for his collection.

[RowdyW]

You will probably need at least 2 dogs and a cat.

[Irish Jigger]

You will probably need at least 2 dogs and a cat.

Welcome aboard RowdyW.

[Alto Mare]

You're a funny man Sal,I was thinking of asking your advice re double dogging this reel if I win it at auction.
Made prior to 1941,  still working and parts available, says a lot for Penns.
Have a friend interested in it for his collection.

. Let me know if you need help with it .