Museum Archive: Vintage C.P. Swing 5, 1/4oz Brass spinning lure #17285

Stamping "MADE IN FRANCE" and the numeral "5" directly onto the brass blade, the craftsmanship of this C.P. Swing 5 reflects its mid-century European heritage. At 1/4 oz (7 g) and a total length of 2 3/4" (7 cm), the lure features a distinctive textured scale pattern on the teardrop-shaped blade. The body is constructed with a series of graduated brass beads, leading down to a sharp treble hook secured by a wire wrap. Presented in 5/5 condition, the brass components retain a bright, uniform finish throughout. A folded metal clevis allows the blade to rotate around the central wire shaft, which is topped with a clean attachment loop. Product code 17285 identifies this specific French-manufactured inline spinner, which remains a staple for collectors of utilitarian angling hardware.