Penn 10/0

[steelhead_killer]

So,  to say finding big Senators in Idaho is hard, really is an understatement.  But apparently some folks used them for winching in sturgeon on the Snake River over the years.  I found this one in a pawn shop for $50.00 including tax.  Needs some love but it will do for my limited collection.

[Swami805]

Nice! $50 well spent. Looks like an earlier reel

[1badf350]

Wow great deal!

[steelhead_killer]

Admittedly, I am no expert at determining the age of these things.  I will clean it up and see what I got...

[Maxed Out]

 Can't tell from picture, but I'm guessing the spool arbor has a hole instead of a line tie post. The coin edge cb and thin front harness lugs and 1st gen logo all point to an early 40's gen2.

I can honestly say this is the first light chocolate brown knob I've seen. Very unique

Nice score Andy. I'd put a minimum value at $200

-Ted

[Sharkb8]

Nice find

[Crow]

Good catch !

[oc1]

light chocolate brown knob

Caramel?  A really pointy one too.
-steve

[steelhead_killer]

Ted:

Looks like the knob was covered with some type of paint.  None of the parts have part numbers.  Spool has a hole in it.  Thanks for the info guys!

Can't tell from picture, but I'm guessing the spool arbor has a hole instead of a line tie post. The coin edge cb and thin front harness lugs and 1st gen logo all point to an early 40's gen2.

I can honestly say this is the first light chocolate brown knob I've seen. Very unique

Nice score Andy. I'd put a minimum value at $200

-Ted

[54bullseye]

Looks to me knob has been messed with some of groves are sanded or filed down and possible paint of some kind. Still a steal at that price !!   John Taylor

[Maxed Out]

Looks to me knob has been messed with some of groves are sanded or filed down and possible paint of some kind. Still a steal at that price !!   John Taylor

John, it looks like paint filled those grooves.
I bet that paint would come right off with a bit of mineral spirits

[Donnyboat]

Very nice find Andy, thanks for posting, being an very early model adds more value to it, yes you might be able to remove the paint with turps,cheers Don.

[steelhead_killer]

After a bath...

[steelhead_killer]

Only thing I can add is that it has the flat spring for the dog.  Which in reading the schematic from Mystic says that was only on the early models.  Metal drag washers were brass/bronze.  The handle nut was unusual too.  My Tani wrench did not fit.  However the smoothdrag wrench if it is there's did work just fine.  Knob has been painted, twice.  Looks like the base coat was purple, then the brown color.  The knob under it all appears to be black.  If I go at this with some mineral spirits can someone give me some guidance on how to do it without potentially damaging the original color if it is wood?  I think I would be safe if it is the plastic know as they are solid colored, I think.  But if it is wood...

Thanks!

Andy

[broadway]

Alex,
   You may find the mineral spirits doesn't cut the mustard.  If not, you can use a paint stripper gel and stay with it, don't walk away.  It will happen fast.  I would apply, when it bubbles remove what ya can, then continue with another coat, and so on.  small steps. I did this with a bayside that was completely covered with a coating that nothing could touch till the stripper.  It didn't damage anything, but if I left it on the side plates or handle it would have blistered them.  Careful on plastic especially.
As a side note, the mold plug that is in your 10/0 is certainly uncommon as I don't have a 10/0 with the "old school" plug whether first gen, early second gen, or late 40's second gen. nor can I remember seeing many with it either.
The 12/0 is the one commonly seen with that mold plug, so  I say score on the price and score on the harder to find head plate.
Enjoy her,
Dom