Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Hello ,
How can you tell the manufacturing year of these 300 series ? by serial number ?

Thanx   

Hi Captain —

This dating guide will get you close in most cases.

http://mitchellreelmuseum.com/index.php/Content/mitchell-fishing-reel-dating-guide.html

From '39 to '89, various versions were produced in France.

Many of the versions are ID'd by specific components (crank knobs, A/R exterior lever & interior mechanisms, screws diameters, spool configuration, word font, bail type, etc..).

Over the years of production as well as reel owners needs — parts were routinely changed out for newer
ones, or older — since most would change straight across with no issues.

Best,

Fred

Ah ok ! thank you Fred . This site will be a great help .