John R. Gow and Sons Walnut and Brass Salmon Winch 10 Weight Quick-change spool design for easy

Quick-change spool design for easy on the water line changes

Comes with its original suede case

Serial #46241 built in 1967

There is a small crack in the collar above the cap

No hook digs and the ferrule fits are not too loose

John R. Gow and Sons Walnut and Brass Salmon Winch 10 Weight Quick-change spool design for easyAn interesting John R. Gow and Sons walnut and brass salmon winch, 4 3 8" in diameter with a 1 5 8" spool width. Likely dates to the 1880's. Walnut frame with brass pillars and a brass spool, the latter of which has "JR Gow" and "Dunkel" on the top and "Patent" at the bottom in a neat engraved script. The brass foot looks as though it has been shortened. The clicker drag works well and favors RHW slightly. An interesting early trolling reel!