Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Combo Killer 3, 1/3oz Gold spinning lure #5844

Tipping the scales at 1/3 oz (8.5 g), this Mepps Combo Killer 3 showcases the precision engineering of French-made spinners. The gold-plated blade is deeply stamped with the Mepps 3 GLI marking along with British and French patent references, a hallmark of the brand's international history. Its central brass body is accented by five distinct red-painted grooves, providing a sharp visual contrast against the polished metal. Measuring 3 1/4" (8 cm) in total length, the lure is rigged with a bright yellow soft plastic curly tail on a single hook. This specific specimen, cataloged under product code 5844, is in 5/5 condition, showing a clean "Made in France" stamp on the reverse side of the blade. The assembly features a traditional wire-wrap construction and a clevis that holds the blade in place for rotation during a steady retrieve. Every element, from the weighted body to the supple trailer, remains well-preserved and indicative of high-quality French manufacturing.