Akron 1894L Manufacture Dates??

Started by jgp12000, September 15, 2021, 11:22:35 PM

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jgp12000

I picked up 6 combos today at Goodwill for $32 including an Akron 1894L/True Temper 4100 rod combo?, Zebco 33 ,888,404,a cheapo spinner (just for the rod), another Mitchell 300 missing lots of paint. My neighbor reloads and has a brass cleaner that uses SS media similar to small needle bearings. After disassembling I am thinking about running the 300 and the  Akron through the hopper, he says it mostly polishes. I may powder coat the 300 pink for my granddaughter or something different camo ? The 300 is being stripped  either way, I am concerned it might damage the Akron's finish?

foakes

Good bargains!

Should be able to play around with some of them, and maybe sell a couple to pay for the whole lot.

Good searching!

Best, Fred
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jgp12000

you think the SS media will damage the Akron?

oldmanjoe

 I would do it , just keep the glass end cap out .
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jgp12000

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the reels are in the hopper now for 3 hours, I soaked the Akron 1894L handle in dawn/water and the plastic split in half on one end never seen that happen?