Help with rod ID please...

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HRC
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Help with rod ID please...

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What do you think? It’s a 9’ rod. Three pieces @ 36&1/2” each. There’s no brand name or stamp.

Signed in fine black marker: “Built-By Harless Coos Bay, Jim Rinehart John Day”.

Has a light green fabric sleeve, no label. And an aluminum tube, threaded stainless cap. The condition I’d give a 4, there’s two chips in the cork handle, and some dirt/use scratches on the reel seat. The guides and wraps are all pretty decent though.

I’m wondering what to call it, and a value. Thank you in advance for any insight.

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Looks a lot like Union Hardware of Torrington, Conn., post-war. The signature is from the person(s) who restored and rewrapped it. I don't think it's a private build, but I've been wrong before.
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wrong66 wrote:Looks a lot like Union Hardware of Torrington, Conn., post-war. The signature is from the person(s) who restored and rewrapped it. I don't think it's a private build, but I've been wrong before.
Mark
Thank you Mark,

I googled around with your tips and think you’re probably right.

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The female mid ferrule looks Granger and the males South Bend...

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I think this was most likely rebuilt by Randall Harless, not sure of its origins.

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Hi Guys, It's a Phillipson reel seat, I think....

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Yes I see Phillipson bones as well. Paragon and Pacemaker used this seat at times.
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https://antiquerodandreels.com/rodmanufacturers/396
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