Museum Archive: Vintage Panther Martin 6, 3/16oz Silver / Rainbow Chartreuse spinning lure #7709

Stamping on the silver-finished blade indicates an Italian origin and references U.S. Patent 1,009,560, a hallmark of these classic inline spinners. This 3/16 oz (5.3 g) specimen features the signature teardrop body left in a raw metallic finish, balancing the 2" (5 cm) total length. On the front, the blade displays a vibrant Rainbow Chartreuse and pink gradient over silver, while the reverse side reveals a polished brass tone. A small brass bead acts as a bearing between the blade and the weighted body on the through-wire construction. The treble hook hardware shows that the barbs have been pinched down, likely for use in trophy trout waters with catch-and-release regulations. Rated at a condition 4/5, the lure shows light handling wear while maintaining a functional wire-wrapped line tie. The blade is mounted directly through the shaft, a distinctive design that maximizes vibration against the weighted body.