Museum Archive: Vintage Panther Martin 4, 1/8oz gold spinning lure #23420
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| Product Code (SKU) | 23420 |
| Brand | Panther Martin |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 1/8 oz (4 g) |
| Length | 2" (5 cm) |
| Color | gold |
| Country of origin | Italy |
Stamped into the gold-finished blade is the Italian heritage and patent number 388544, marking this as a genuine piece of angling history. Weighing in at 1/8oz (4g), the teardrop-shaped lead body retains its original finish and a signature yellow dot, designed for long-distance casting in streams or lakes. This 2" (5cm) specimen, identified by product code 23420, features the iconic shaft-through-blade construction where the blade rotates directly on the wire shaft rather than a traditional clevis. The treble hook is dressed with a brown hair tail, securely bound with red thread to add a focal point during the retrieve. In its current condition, rated 4/5, the lure shows honest signs of age while maintaining clear, legible markings on the concave-convex blade. This Panther Martin 4 is a classic example of the sonic-blade technology that has been a staple in trout boxes for decades.
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