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VINTAGE NEWELL P344T FISHING REEL, NEW IN THE BOX WITH ALL THE ORIGINAL PAPERWORK, COLLECTIBLE
P SERIES (approximately early 80’s thru mid to late 80’s)
This was the next generation of reels made by Carl in his Glendale plant. The highlights included:
– Aluminum reel bases, spools, posts, star and handle. The star, though still aluminum, was slightly different and the aluminum handles now had holes bored into them. The sideplates were redesigned to be thinner and not as rigid as the blackies.
– SS parts were the same as the blackies. In addition, Carl added ss rings to the new sideplates.
– Gear Ratios – Same as the blackies.
– Unitized bridge assembly – slightly different than the blackies.
– Main gear/Bridge sleeve – Pretty much the same as the blackies. I believe the circlip on the top of the bridge sleeve was different. Mains were either ss or brass. Also, some main gears came with a brass (I believe) insert. This helped with heat dissipation.
– Model Numbering System – The P was the letter designation in front of the model number – i.e. P220-F. In addition to the F, I believe there was also an M and T designation after the model numbers. The models came in 5:1 and 4:1 gear ratios. All logos on the plates were still inserts.
– Models – Same as the blackies except for the P designation. Also, the 400 models were introduced – P440, P447 and P454.
