Paper clip in my Medalist drag ?

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Is this is a paper clip in my Medalist drag ?

1) YES
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2) NO
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Brian K. Shaffer
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Paper clip in my Medalist drag ?

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Very early Pflueger Medalist 1494 click pawl drag reel - stripped of its paint years ago..

What do you think ?

Yes it is a paper clip.

Not it ain't - its wire of some sort...

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Re: Paper clip in my Medalist drag ?

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Very early Medalist, yes.

Stripped of paint, no, that is the original satin gunmetal finish.

Replacement check spring, yes, doubtful a paper clip, but maybe yes if it is from same era as reel.

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Re: Paper clip in my Medalist drag ?

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Regular Medalist springs here :

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Yes, there is a bench and little fake trash can in there... but I put them there.
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It is in the shape(ish) of a paperclip, but too industrial strength in gauge to these old eyes.

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Re: Paper clip in my Medalist drag ?

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So THAT is the elusive bench made model…

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