Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Black Fury 3 Dressed, 1/4oz black/red spinning lure #19596

A solid brass body and a vibrant orange bead form the core of this 1/4oz (7.3g) inline spinner, an iconic design assembled in the USA with French-made components. Measuring 2 3/4" (7cm) in length, the lure features the recognizable Black Fury blade, finished in deep black with seven high-contrast orange dots. On the reverse, the blade is clearly stamped with "MEPPS COMET MADE IN FRANCE," confirming its authentic heritage. The hardware includes a sharp treble hook dressed with a hand-tied squirrel tail, combining natural brown and black fibers with a distinct orange tip for added visual profile. Identified by Product Code 19596, this specimen is in 5/5 condition, maintaining sharp lettering on the blade and clean, unweathered surfaces throughout the wire and brass components. The top of the shaft is finished with a precisely twisted wire loop, ready for a snap or direct line tie.