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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn Senator Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: maine guide on March 21, 2013, 04:20:00 PM

Title: Senator 114 H with Black Sideplates
Post by: maine guide on March 21, 2013, 04:20:00 PM
I recently acquired a Senator 114H with black sideplates.  They are clearly black, not just maroon with a blackish patina.

It is in excellent condition.  I've opened it up.  It has the original asbestos drag washers.

How rare are these (with black sideplates)?  Anyone know the history of these?  Rough year of manufacture?  I could find only a few thoughts in my searches. 

Thanks!
Title: Re: Senator 114 H with Black Sideplates
Post by: alantani on March 21, 2013, 06:40:41 PM
wow, i've never seen one!
Title: Re: Senator 114 H with Black Sideplates
Post by: john2244 on March 21, 2013, 07:11:05 PM
I heard they were made for a year or so before Penn made the red side plate 114H reels.  I the past 18 months I have aquired two of them with one being a New in box reel.  The other reel is like new.  I have seen one or two listed on ebay.   Seems like I paid $75. for one and $140. for the NEW IN BOX reel.

John
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