Museum Archive: Vintage C.P. Swing 5, 1/4oz Brass/silver spinning lure #17950

Five graduated brass beads form the weighted body of this C.P. Swing 5, providing the necessary heft for casting at 1/4oz (7g). The silver-finished blade, contributing to a total length of 2 3/4" (7cm), features a deeply embossed scale pattern alongside the clear 'MADE IN FRANCE' and '5' size stamps. Collectors will find this specimen in 5/5 condition, which beautifully showcases the bright metal surfaces and the original wire-wrapped construction typical of mid-century European manufacturing. This specific lure, listed under product code 17950, retains its original treble hook attached via a sturdy metal loop. The brass-and-silver color combination was a traditional choice for European anglers targeting trout and perch in varying light conditions. Every element, from the clevis that holds the blade to the top line-tie loop, reflects the durable design that established French-made spinners as a global standard during the 1950s and 60s.