This early WALKER BAMPTON reel is as rare as hens teeth could this be a prototype utility reel due to the brass hook brake leaver
This lever is original to this reel and has a rebate on top to accept the spring which is also engaged by the rim mounted tension guage
this reel also can engage a ratchet through moving the sliding button on rear.
All in all an historic reel one for the collector with straight bar latch to front.
THE REEL FUNCTIONS correctly but has lost 70% of leaded finish and there are two small stone dings on rim see pic 3
This lever is original to this reel and has a rebate on top to accept the spring which is also engaged by the rim mounted tension guage
this reel also can engage a ratchet through moving the sliding button on rear.
All in all an historic reel one for the collector with straight bar latch to front.
THE REEL FUNCTIONS correctly but has lost 70% of leaded finish and there are two small stone dings on rim see pic 3
Reference:FR040