Museum Archive: Vintage Panther Martin 6, 3/16oz Black / Red / Gold / Yellow spinning lure #10482

A teardrop-shaped red body with bright yellow polka dots defines this vintage Italian-made spinner, cataloged under product code 10482. Weighing 3/16oz (6g), the lure features the signature Panther Martin in-line blade design where the shaft passes directly through the metal, a construction choice that allows the blade to rotate around the body with minimal resistance. The blade itself is finished in a rich black with hand-applied gold markings that resemble small wings or scales. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5cm) in length, the assembly includes a small brass bead sitting atop the weighted red body. The blade is clearly stamped with the manufacturer's name and its country of origin, Italy. This particular specimen is in exceptional condition, rated 5/5, with the original paint on the body and the dark finish on the treble hook remaining remarkably clean. The number 6 is visible on the red body, denoting the specific model size used by generations of stream anglers.