That info has resolved a lot of my questions. I thank you very much for taking the time to help.

My box is completely different than the one shown. Also, I don't believe that a clamshell box would fit into this cardboard box. The reel appears to be the same. The box I have has a cardboard insert type thing that is removable and sits in a picture window on the long end of the box. Never seen the...

This is why I said the reel is from 1955. Near the end of the 1955 reel run? Is this the correct year or?

1955 – SN 624001 to 1004270 (SN 624001 was the earliest 5th Version I’ve found)

I'm new to the board and not sure where to post this, but I have a question on a Garcia Mitchell 300 box. The reel serial number is 9026701 and I'm trying to find if my box is right for the reel. According to the serial number, this appears to be a 1955 reel? Any help or suggestions would be greatly...

Thanks for the reply and info. I will repost in new topic.

Hi I'm new to the board and not sure where to post this, but I have a question on a Garcia Mitchell 300 box. The reel serial number is 9026701 and I'm trying to find if my box is right for the reel. According to the serial number, this appears to be a 1955 reel? Any help or suggestions would be grea...