So I came across an International 130-S. This is a 2 speed reel. Nothing new or fancy. The thing is that the faceplate is an old faceplate with the globe on it and it sys 130S.
Is this a rare find or common. I couldn't find it anywhere. On mystic parts they have an alternate plate which I do see throughout.
Here is a pic...
Any info about this?
(http://alantani.com/gallery/24/medium_14016_18_07_18_6_58_44.jpeg) (http://alantani.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=24880)
I've rebuilt a few of those. I've seen them with the globe and with international II spacer bar. I don't think they are especially rare. I'm basing my comment on how many I've seen, not on research. I'm not a collector but I do live outside of Tuna Town and see a lot of big game reels.
I've seen some of the older 130s going for good money before but it's always the ones that are in mint condition with the box, etc. On the other hand, I've seen the 130H (in reasonably clean condition) selling ~$300. Sometimes a lot less if it's beat up. The 130ST is the model that people want to fish. The old ones are the reels people want to collect and they want them in really clean condition. Just my $0.02.
I don't think too rare but I have only seen them on 50S's. That is about the largest reel we use here on the left cost so I have never seen a 130S.
I know the 50S had a single speed and Cal Sheets 2 speeded those reels. I sold one 50S for a friend that Cal two speeded, even tried to sell it on this site. That reel had the globe just like yours but those pics are long gone after I sold the reel.
It should be pretty easy to see if Cal did the 2 speed conversion to that reel. Just take off the left side plate. All of the Cal conversions I have seen have a sticker inside the left side plate with the date of the 2 speed mod.
That may make it a little more collectible if Cal did the conversion and blue printing but will not bring too much to the table as far a price for that reel.
It's not a conversion the 130-S was there first 2 speed version of the 130. Not really rare but harder to find in mint condition ! I have a pretty decent collection of Internationals most NIB and I do have a really nice 130-S but I have been looking for years now for a new in box 130-S with no luck !!! Any body out there have one to sell even just the box ??? I am VERY interested !!! John Taylor PS The 50s was a factory 2 speed as well but Cal's hot rodded them !!!
Good info. Thanks guys
Your looking for a NIB 130-S like he one I have pictured?
Yes he is
Quote from: TheReelShop on July 20, 2018, 05:17:35 PM
Good info. Thanks guys
Your looking for a NIB 130-S like he one I have pictured?
Yeah I have been looking for a while. I have all the others NIB some doubles but not the 130-S. John Taylor
Not trying to get into an argument but I was taught the S meant two speed. I never heard that before.
The way I was taught was:
S = two speed
H = high speed
T = tournament
W = wide
Quote from: FatTuna on July 20, 2018, 11:54:36 PM
Not trying to get into an argument but I was taught the S meant two speed. I never heard that before.
The way I was taught was:
S = two speed
H = high speed
T = tournament
W = wide
That sounds right. The picture I have posted up is off a 2 speed 130
To resurrect an ancient thread, these early logo S models seem few and far between. I first noticed one about 7 years ago and have seen maybe three of them. All were well used.
I finally got my hands on a clean one pictured here.
I believe the S model was introduced around 1990 but it was never pictured in the catalogs with the globe logo. The catalog pictures show a International II style logo
Nice reel Chris !! Minty shape. I will bet they used the older globe style bars and stamped them with the S as a parts clean up !! Who knows ? John Taylor
Sweet find, Chris!
These stamped 130 S logos are uncatalogued, so I have to assume they are early release reels. The International II was released in the catalog in 1989. Can't be too many of the globe style logos. I have made and inquiry about the existence of these. Maybe they are reels that never should have left the factory, experimental models. The early model 130 was large and took up much space in an engineering storage cabinet, reels that should not have been sent out somehow escaped, one never knows. I bought this prototype off eBay. Never should have left the factory. If I get any more info aboout the Globe Logo 130 S, I will post it here.
Good to be here again.
and this is a single speed reel, correct?
Quote from: alantani on December 08, 2022, 06:09:50 PMand this is a single speed reel, correct?
Two speed Alan.
the shifter button is in the middle?
Yes, on my reel its in the middle of the handle nut
Quote from: 1badf350 on December 09, 2022, 12:48:58 PMYes, on my reel its in the middle of the handle nut
Wow that was a nice find!, I thought the reel was new!
I have a 130H, also with the globe. Does it also fall into the not rare but somewhat uncommon category
Quote from: Cuttyhunker on April 11, 2023, 02:50:52 PMI have a 130H, also with the globe. Does it also fall into the not rare but somewhat uncommon category
I would say so, that rod in your picture looks vintage and very very clean!
That's a nice clean reel, but you're correct the 130H is not rare or uncommon. Penn made a ton of them. However, In the condition yours is in could be considered rare.
Thanks Chris, found it on facebook MP with an I-50 and matching rod. Mama was on her way to the home and the moving guys asked her about the tackle. "Oh, they were my late husbands, I don't want them, you can just take them away". I found the moving man and made a deal.
Reel Shop,
Rod is clean as can be, Tycoon Fin Nor guides but no butt. Looking for a #6 straight aluminum butt, the rod base diameter is right at about 1 5/16"
Lovely reel but I also think that rod is looking great. I'd love to see more photos.
I assume it is a 130lb class tip, given that you need a #6 butt.
Are there any indications as to the brand or maker, apart from the Fin-Nor guides?
#6 Aftco butts seem to be readily available, both new and second-hand though if it was me, I'd look for a bent butt if you plan to use the rod. Cost me a fortune to get one from the US!
Here is a picture of the later 130-S II just to compare. Nice reel Chris and Cuttyhunker !!
John TaylorIMG_8513.jpg
Ooh that's a beauty too. Got to love a Penn 130 in all the various presentations.
UK Chris, there were 2 rods set up identical wraps etc., the smaller one had a 50 on it, no makers mark on either.
Thanks Cuttyhunker. Lovely, classic colours for the wrappings and beautifully done too.
Also, sorry for drifting into discussing the rod when the thread is about the 130S.