Inverted Mitchell 301 and Yellow Sticker

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piscesman
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Inverted Mitchell 301 and Yellow Sticker

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Anyone know manufacture date? I checked Dennis's Value Guide but the one it shows has the writing and sticker in upright position. Serial- #1225843.
Supposedly 1956. Thanks for any help.
Kim :?: :?: :?:


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Re: Inverted Mitchell 301 and Yellow Sticker

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Hi Kim,

Here's what I show on my spreadsheet:

1955 BP5 690013 XX L FULL LG LARGE 3-0-1 SP/HALF ANGLE/RIVET TEETH/SAW 4* 3rdV/3rdR Inverted
1955 BP5 691927 XX (?) FULL LG LARGE 3-0-1 SP/HALF ANGLE/RIVET TEETH/SAW 4* 3rdV/3rdR Inverted w/ Garcia Oval Sticker
1955 BP5 692927 XX 2(?) FULL LG LARGE 3-0-1 SP/HALF ANGLE/RIVET TEETH/SAW 4* 3rdV/3rdR Inverted w/ Garcia Oval Sticker

Let me know if these don't make any sense...

Best Regards,
Wallace :greetings-cya:


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Re: Inverted Mitchell 301 and Yellow Sticker

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Hi Kim,
Here's my 1955/56 Mitchell (301) with the inverted Mitchell and "a Garcia product" sticker, Ser# 334891. This reel is mint with original box and has the inverted arched type sticker as opposed to the inverted oval that Wallace has documented (I think his is MUCH harder to find), which I have yet to find but I do have a couple of Mitchells (300) with the oval sticker.
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The inverted/inverted sticker Mitchells (301) I think are kind of special. Have you seen the inverted / inverted Black and Silver sticker Mitchells (301) - Those are REALLY special. I think that this aforementioned particular combination was only made for less that a year as they quickly went to a "no sticker" inverted and engraved "Mitchell 301" Ser# 754172 which I think was in 1956 - In my collection and can provide photos. Hope this answers your question.

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Chris


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Hey Chris, That 301 mib is the nicest I've ever seen. If you ever want to sell it, I'm interested! :text-coolphotos:

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Re: Inverted Mitchell 301 and Yellow Sticker

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Hey Chris great looking reel. Wallace your time line looks good. I don't have any ovals that I know of but time will tell. The reel I'm mentioning has the 301 etched in it's side. That would explain the larger serial number compared to Chris's reel which has MITCHELL only etched. I'm a Left-Handed (hoarder) collector :lol: :lol: So that reel is sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kim

Also as curiosity got the best of me I checked 2 easily available ones I have. 1st- like Chris's but reel a little dirty and same blue 301 L.H. printed on box. Serial- 422467 on reel body back side. 2nd, no blue stamp, model number printed on label. serial- 1930015 on reel foot. The one like Chris's Fair Traded stamped on bottom of box BUT the other one the bottom is a light tan textured color. Never noticed before. More questions than answers...... May have to check Mike D's book on boxes???
Kim :roll: :roll: :roll:


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Re: Inverted Mitchell 301 and Yellow Sticker

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Hi Mates,
I've been on business travel so late to get back to the MRM.
Wallace, Thank you for the kind compliment and coming from a person of your experience, I'm humbled. Should I ever decide to part with this reel, you will be the first to know.
Thanks Kim, like you I have the inverted "Mitchell 3_0_1 but none with a Garcia sticker.
I only got home tonight, so I'll have to do some looking in the Reel Room.

Kind Regards,
Chris


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