Museum Archive: Vintage Panther Martin 2, 3/32oz Gold spinning lure #7391

Crafted in Italy, this 3/32 oz (2.5 g) spinner carries the classic hallmarks of a vintage Panther Martin that any trout angler would recognize. The gold-finished blade is uniquely post-mounted, a design where the wire shaft passes directly through the metal rather than relying on a clevis. This specific specimen, designated with product code 7391, clearly displays the "PANTHER MARTIN" stamp alongside the size "2" and its Italian manufacturing origin on the convex side. Below the spinning element sits the iconic weighted teardrop body, finished in black with vibrant yellow dots. Measuring 1 1/2" (3.5 cm) from eyelet to hook, the lure is fitted with a sharp bronze treble. Its 5/5 condition is evident in the crispness of the body paint and the reflective quality of the gold plating. This construction style is historically significant, as the direct-to-shaft mounting allows the blade to engage even at very slow retrieval speeds during deep-stream casting.