Museum Archive: Vintage Panther Martin 4, 1/8oz Silver spinning lure #4027

A weighted yellow teardrop body with small red spots provides the core ballast for this classic Panther Martin 4 spinner, product code 4027. The silver blade, measuring a total length of 1 3/4" (4.5 cm), features the iconic stamped branding including "MARTIN", the cat logo, and the "ITALY" origin mark alongside the number "1009480". Unlike typical in-line spinners, this design utilizes a post-mounted blade that spins directly on the shaft, a hallmark feature for this Italian-made specimen. Tipping the scales at 1/8 oz (4 g), it is a quintessential choice for light-tackle trout expeditions in smaller streams. The bronze-finished treble hook remains sharp and structurally sound, showing the high quality of its 5/5 condition. A small brass bead spacer sits between the yellow body and the silver blade, ensuring clean mechanical separation.