Stephenson, John - "Rosewood to Revolution" 7'3" Solid walnut grip and reel

Solid walnut grip and reel seat

The frame is stamped

though the sliding band on the reel seat did receive new bluing with the original Payne formula

you'll find unmatched versatility in the Renzetti Presentation 4000 Cam True Rotary Series Vise

Down-locking slide band reel seat with non-detachable fighting butt

Stephenson, John - "Rosewood to Revolution" 7'3" Solid walnut grip and reelRosewood to Revolution: The Development of the Centrepin Fishing Reel; John Stephenson Privately Published, Stoke on Trent, 1993. Soft cover. Book Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 8vo over 7 9" tall. Privately published by the author in a limited edn of 500 copies, 8vo Illust in colour & B W, The ultimate centrepin bible for reel collectors. The second in a trilogy 1602.