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Record
Casting Reels
My Collection of Record casting Reels.
Development of the
Record Casting Reels
PHASE # 1
This was the period from 1940 to early 1943.
Made in Sweden was stamped on Right Hand Side-plate. They had a riveted foot
with no markings. The reel handles had around profile knobs. The models
available were 1500 to 1800. They all had brass arbour spools.
PHASE # 2
This was the period from 1943 to 1946. They had
Made in Sweden on the riveted foot and Model A on the left Hand Side-plate. The
spool was a single piece spun aluminium construction. These reels has jewelled
end-caps of various colours , some of genuine ruby. The box was known as Type 2
Sea grass.
PHASE # 3
This was the period from 1946 to 1950. The Model
A designation was remove. Agate studded end caps were phased out and a superior
phosphor brick was introduced.
PHASE # 4
This was the period from 1951 onwards till the
last Record was manufactured in the early seventies. All reel models from 1500
to 1800 were designated as Model C. The reel foot was welded not riveted. The
famous RECORD FISH logo was introduced and Made in Sweden was underneath the
reel foot. Most importantly all Model A’s had been upgraded to Centrifugal Brake
Blocks. The reels now had 3 piece spools made from 2 aluminium flanges pressed
together onto an arbour.
Instructions in
Swedish ie ABC for ABU Record
English language Tight Lines 1956
catalog shows
2500, 2100 and 3000,
1900 and 2300,
1800 and 1700,
1550 and 1600,
1500 and 1300
Record Casting reels.
Record Reservdelar
/ Spare parts
A.B.Urfabriken's other Swedish Distributors
Record Reel Models
(sequenced for Model not Production date)
300
Produced 1944-46 Called Pimpel which means Ice-Fishing. This then very
inexpensive reel is now very difficult to find and consequently is extremely
expensive. Only 500 were produced. The fixed bearing caps helped to make it
cheap to produce, but this was later changed to removable non agate bearing caps
like that found in the Record 1400. Pebco marketed one of these models under the
name No. 3. I have never physically seen one of these reels. These web
images are they only proof I have such a reel existed.
600
1300
Produced 1950-63 Marketed as the inexpensive reel for even the youngest family
member, it ensured ABU was for all. This was produced after the discontinued
1400 model. It was the first reel to have aluminium side-plates. Thee colour
variations exist in hammer metal finish which were dark green, light green and
rarely seen in red. A forgery was made and called the “Cadillac”. Advice I have
received leads me to believe this red version below is also a forged
re-painted colour from the more common original green Record 1300.
Parts for repairs
1400
Produced 1940-46 (including Model A, which was the least expensive of all ) Very
rare and expensive to find today.
1500
Produced 1940-51 (including Model A) Nickel plate coating used. Riveted cage to
side-plate made reel inexpensive, popular with many with it becoming one of the
best selling Records.
Parts for Repairs
1550
Produced one year after 1500 as a minor upgrade. Adjustable drag on Right Hand
side.
Parts for Repairs
1560
Very rare and difficult to find model coloured purple. Aluminium export model
only.
Have not been able
to add to my collection yet!
1600
Produced 1940-51 (including Model A) This was a more deluxe construction with
Chromed side plates and screwed side-plates allowing full disassembly.
Parts for Repairs
1610
Very rare and difficult to find model coloured gold. Aluminium export model
only.
Have not been able
to add to my collection yet!
1700
Produced 1940-51 Introduced the adjustable synchronized balance drag and
contoured non-slip handles.
Model 1700 A and
Model 1700C exist
also.
Parts for Repairs
1800
Produced 1940-51 (including Model A) Wave pattern engraving introduced.
Parts for Repairs
1900
Produced 1943-53 and 54/57 for Model C Green. Model A 1958-61 had centrifugal
brakes. Several variations exist Ivory white, black spacers, Amber Yellow
(early) Only one of 2 Record reels issued in a wooden box.
I have not been able to
collect this Amber version in the wooden box.
Parts for Repairs
2000
Produced 1942-52 It was ABU’s Flagship model Record till 1946. A ten year
warranty was offered on this reel.
Parts for Repairs
2100
Produced 1945-73 ABU’s World champion Tournament Casting reel. First reel fitted
with centrifugal braking. This was the only other Record issued in a wooden box.
Parts for Repairs
2200
Produced 1945-53 This was a less expensive version of the 2100. It has a
switchable clicker on Models A and C. Model B was produced from 1948-54.
2300
Produced 1953-62 Three main versions were produced in number , Clipper and Model
C. My model appears to be very rare with the custom designed narrow spool
missing. I would love to buy the spool to complete the reel if anyone wishes to
part with one.
Parts for Repairs
2500
Produced 1948-56
Parts for Repairs
3000 Flyer
Produced 1950-57 (Including Model C) First model produced with ball bearings. It
is wider than the original 2100 design from which it developed.
Parts for Repairs
A good friend Tommie
has given permission to display some of his
Record Collection
with both English and Swedish comments. Enjoy.
Another very
special Record 1700 shared by Stephen also
from Sweden is here.
Two
special reels shared below by Jon Steinsnes of Norway
The Record
2100 casting reel with modified spool used by
Arne Jakob Schultz
First
release Record 1600 before seagrass packaging.
If you have any
others listed below, that are unneeded or doubles in your collection and
are available for a reasonable fee, I would be very pleased to hear from you.