Record Reels
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Record Casting Reels (below)
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. I cannot afford to collect Mint, in-box or unused reels at present, until my children have completed their education.
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.
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.
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 seen one of these reels.
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”.
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.
1550
Produced one year after 1500 as a minor upgrade. Adjustable drag on Right
Hand side.
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.
1800
Produced 1940-51 (including Model A) Wave pattern engraving introduced.
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.
Have not been able to add to my collection yet!
2000
Produced 1942-52 It was ABU’s Flagship model Record till 1946. A ten year
warranty was offered on this reel.
Have not been able to add to my collection yet!
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.
Have not been able to add to my collection yet!
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.
Have not been able to add to my collection yet!
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.
Haven't been able to add to my collection in standard form (only Tournament model!)
2500
Produced 1948-56
Have not been able to add to my collection yet!
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.
Have not been able to add to my collection yet!
