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General Maintenance Tips => General Questions and Trouble Shooting => Topic started by: fsrmn on April 19, 2014, 01:15:17 AM

Title: Help to identify
Post by: fsrmn on April 19, 2014, 01:15:17 AM
Can anyone identify this reel? It looks like it says 14-4-N but I can't find a reference for that number. Any idea about how much it is worth? Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: doradoben on April 19, 2014, 02:00:36 AM
Are you sure it doesn't say 114 H ??
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: fsrmn on April 19, 2014, 02:39:32 AM
I guess it could be a 114h. I emailed the guy selling it but he hasn't replied as of yet.
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: LTM on April 19, 2014, 04:33:08 AM
My monitor says:

(44-N or 144-N

Leo
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: Shark Hunter on April 19, 2014, 04:53:32 AM
I think its a regular Black 6/0 with a typo plate. I just looked at my 6/0 and the handle nut has the same numbers, The eccentric bolt has 23-60 on mine. I don't know of a 114H with black plates.
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: john2244 on April 19, 2014, 06:40:13 AM
Penn did make a few black side plate 114H reels.

John
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: Shark Hunter on April 19, 2014, 06:50:00 AM
I was waiting for someone more knowledgeable than me to chime in. Why is the gibberish on the plate?
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: Bryan Young on April 19, 2014, 07:21:18 AM
It's a 6/0 reel labeled 114-N.  I'm not sure what the "N" represents though. I'm guessing that it stands for black (negro) as the reel was produced right about the same error as the black or African American movement was building. That's my guesstimate.
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: fsrmn on April 21, 2014, 10:34:28 PM
  If it is just a 6/0, it probably isn't worth the $100 he is asking for it. I looks a bit corroded.  He has a Sealine 900 for the same price that doesn't seem as corroded.
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: Shark Hunter on April 21, 2014, 11:43:52 PM
I hate to admit it, but the 900h is a much better deal here.
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: Aiala on April 22, 2014, 12:14:12 AM
Geez, if you want to spend 100 bucks (or less) on a black Penn 6/0, you've got plenty to choose from on eBay. Just a sampling:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PENN-SENATOR-114H-6-0-CONVENTIONAL-BIG-GAME-REEL-MADE-IN-U-S-A-ROD-CLAMP-INC-/251505736582?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8ee8fb86

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PENN-SENATOR-6-0-CONVENTIONAL-BIG-GAME-REEL-SERVICED-AND-READY-MADE-IN-USA-/251510899294?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8f37c25e

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Penn-Senator-6-0-saltwater-big-game-conventional-reel-Serviced-/331136870787?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d194ba983

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PENN-SENATOR-114-H-6-0-SALTWATER-REEL-NICE-LOOKER-NICE-WORKER-/181382441433?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a3b3c69d9

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PENN-SENATOR-6-0-/161279835914?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258d06ff0a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Penn-Senator-6-0-Big-Game-Reel-In-Bag-Excellent-Condition-10-95-S-H-/380885410076?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58ae8a211c

~A~   :)
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: fsrmn on April 22, 2014, 12:52:47 AM
Actually, I was looking at the 900H all along. There doesn't seem to be many for sale in this area in the $100 price range. He had the senator for sale also and I couldn't place the model. I thought I might have stumbled on a rare find.
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: Ron Jones on April 22, 2014, 05:49:40 AM
Wish I had a profile shot, wouldn't that be cool if it was a prototype 114-Narrow! ;D ;D
Ron
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: Shark Hunter on April 22, 2014, 06:03:11 AM
See if you can get that guy to send you some more pictures of that mystery 6/0 Henry. You have sparked some interest up now! ;)
Of all the reels I have, I still don't have a 900h. I need to get one.
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: bluefish69 on April 22, 2014, 11:28:01 PM
Ron

The only person lucky enough to get a Proto Type 114 N is Sal. He must pick them from the Clouds.

Mike

Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: Dominick on April 22, 2014, 11:38:09 PM
Quote from: bluefish69 on April 22, 2014, 11:28:01 PM
Ron
The only person lucky enough to get a Proto Type 114 N is Sal. He must pick them from the Clouds.
Mike
Why is everybody picking on my friend Sal?  He only has his head in a cloud.   ;D ;D Dominick
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: Shark Hunter on April 22, 2014, 11:58:42 PM
Is there really such an Animal? a 114-N?
I checked the Clouds and didn't see one. ;)
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: day0ne on April 23, 2014, 04:52:34 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 19, 2014, 04:53:32 AM
I don't know of a 114H with black plates.

I have seen some on ebay. Not many, but some. Supposedly somewhat rare.
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: Shark Hunter on April 23, 2014, 04:59:59 AM
What's your take on this typo plate dayone? I'm not talking a black 114H. I mean the mislabeled plate. Is there something more to this? No offense Bryan, but I don't buy your explanation. ;D
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: Bryan Young on April 23, 2014, 05:49:12 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 23, 2014, 04:59:59 AM
What's your take on this typo plate dayone? I'm not talking a black 114H. I mean the mislabeled plate. Is there something more to this? No offense Bryan, but I don't buy your explanation. ;D
I never said I knew the answer.  It my guess based on the time period.
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: Shark Hunter on April 23, 2014, 06:00:48 AM
Like I said Bryan, No offense. That was a better answer than I had! ;D
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: fsrmn on April 23, 2014, 06:28:11 AM
Still no response from the seller. I just might have to make the hour and a half drive to Naples to check it out in person. Although I found a Penn 9/0 in better shape than the 900h for about the same money. Decisions decisions ???

Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: fsrmn on April 30, 2014, 05:31:17 AM
  I never heard back from the seller. I guess the reel will remain a mystery.   So far I am 0 for 3 on  Craigslist. I missed the 900h, a 9/0 and a 10/0. The 10/0 was in mint condition for $180 and I  called 20 minutes after it was posted.  :'(
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: Shark Hunter on April 30, 2014, 06:59:11 AM
That too bad Bro! A Mint 10/0 is the Holy Grail!
You hang in there, persistence prevails! ;)
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: Aiala on April 30, 2014, 02:44:54 PM
I'm sure all of you big-reel guys have been keeping an eye on this:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/321388987754?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT   :)

~A~
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: fsrmn on May 02, 2014, 05:11:18 AM
Yes, it's on my watch list. I'm afraid to think what the last minute bidding will take it up to. Last month l missed a 12/0 for $128 in the last seconds due to a slow server  :'(
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: Shark Hunter on May 02, 2014, 05:43:29 AM
I have been ignoring the fleabay lately. The prices of 9,10 and 12/0's has gotten pretty stupid!
Probably a fault of my own. :P I have enough to last me the rest of my life, but I refuse to pay what these people are asking. The 12 and 14/0 are still in production and still made in the USA!
I have 5 each of the 10's, 12's and 14's. I lost count on the 9/0's. :P
Title: Re: Help to identify
Post by: fsrmn on May 02, 2014, 07:57:37 AM
If you ever decide to part with one of those 9 or 10/0 keep me in mind.  ;D