Mitchell 300 DL Serial Number

[Kim1987]

Hi!

A few years ago I got a gold plated Mitchell reel. I am curios and want to know more about it. Does anyone here know when it is made? I think the serial number is: 4478099

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[Ted Lanham]

Kim1987,
to the Mitchell reel Museum.
Based on your serial number, your reel was produced in 1962. They started making them in 1961, so you have one of the earlier ones.
Check your private message.

Regards,
Ted Lanham

[GreatLaker]

Kim,
When I was reading your first sentence I stopped and went to the photo. I thought you meant the the entire reel was gold plated! There are a few Mitchell legends that one such reel was made but has been lost to the ages.
We don't get many posts with photos of the Mitchell 300 DL reels. How about posting a few photo's of the complete reel and box if you have one?
Kind Regards,
Bill

[Kim1987]

Thank you Bill! I have some pictures I can show you with the reel and the box.

[Ted Lanham]

Kim,
It is my opinion that the fish sticker on the front of your box and the absence of "Garcia" on the reel indicate that this reel was produced for European consumption.

I just read your PM, and Sweden makes perfect sense.

It's a very nice reel to own.

Regards,
Ted Lanham

[Kim1987]

I know my reel is made in France so it makes sence. Thank you once again Ted for your information and opinion

[GreatLaker]

Kim1987,
What a beautiful reel!! I would love to own one of those some day.
Thanks for the photos, they are great - eye candy for me.
Kind Regards,
Bill

[C. Beckley]

Im brand new to the forum, hope im doing this right. My reel that my father had and i used when i was very young is a garcia michell 300. The serial number is 6. Help me out what have i got?

[Ted Lanham]

C. Beckley,
to the Mitchell Reel Museum.
I assume the reel you have is a regular Mitchell 300 and not a Mitchell 300 DL, and if that is correct the six you are asking about may just a casting mark on the foot of the reel.
For a time, Mitchell placed serial numbers on the back of reel case, opposite the side where the handle is. Have you closely examined that location?

Regards,
Ted Lanham

[C. Beckley]

Sorry been away. You are right there is a serial number on the other side of the reel. 822703. The 6 that I m asking about us located in the saddle where the pole sits. Thanks for your reply.