Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet Mino 4 (1970s), 2/5oz Brass spinning lure #12642

French-made components were used to assemble this specimen in the USA during the 1970s. Weighing 12g (2/5 oz) and reaching 12cm (4 3/4") in length, this size 4 spinner features a brass blade bearing a clear British Patent stamp. The body consists of red-painted brass rings that transition into a soft, silver-toned minnow body. Labeled with product code 12642, the lure is in 4/5 condition, showing a clean finish on the metal components and a well-preserved soft plastic section. Its rigging includes a prominent belly single hook and a sharp treble at the tail.