Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet 1, spinning lure #22897
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| Product Code (SKU) | 22897 |
| Brand | Mepps |
Red-striped brass beads form the core of this Mepps Comet 1, a design that serves as a tactile reminder of the French manufacturer's precision engineering. Stamped into the gold-finished blade are the distinct "FRENCH BRITISH PATENT" markings and the "MADE IN FRANCE" origin, identifying it as an authentic vintage piece under product code 22897. At roughly 2 inches (5.1 cm) in length, this #1 size lure traditionally weighs in at 1/8 oz (3.5 g), providing enough mass for accurate casting on light lines. The hardware includes a factory-original treble hook dressed with a vibrant red sleeve, matching the painted accents on the weighted body segments. This specimen is unused, showing no signs of wear, and earns a condition rating of 6. The factory-applied red paint on the body rings is intact and bright against the polished metal.
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