Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet 4 (1960s), 2/5oz brass spinning lure #19595

Brass finishes on vintage inline spinners often reveal the specific era of their manufacture, and this Mepps Comet 4 is a prime example from the 1960s. Stamped clearly on the face of the blade are the words 'MEPPS 4 COMET' along with the 'BRITISH PATENT BREVETE FRANCE' inscription, while the reverse side confirms its origins with 'MADE IN FRANCE.' Measuring 3 1/4" (8.5 cm) in total length, the lure features a distinctive stacked metal body that provides its 2/5 oz (11 g) weight. The treble hook is accented by a vibrant red sleeve, a common feature for this period to add a visual strike point. For a lure of this age, product code 19595 is in well-preserved 4/5 condition, showing clean surfaces on the brass and crisp stamping. While the components were manufactured in France, this specific specimen represents the period when Mepps lures were assembled in the USA. The clevis mount allows the blade to rotate around the central wire shaft, which is secured by a top-mounted eyelet for line attachment.