Museum Archive: Vintage Panther Martin 6, 3/16oz Silver / Chartreuse spinning lure #8537

Stamped clearly into the metal of the silver blade is the 'ITALY' mark, a testament to the European craftsmanship of this vintage Panther Martin 6. Weighing in at 3/16 oz (6 g) and measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length, this inline spinner features a specific color pattern combining a silver base with a chartreuse wash and a distinct pink accent at the tip. The teardrop-shaped body, designed for weight distribution during casting, is finished in a matching chartreuse and silver tone. A notable technical characteristic of this model, identified by product code 8537, is the blade mounted directly through the shaft rather than on a clevis, which dictates a fixed rotation axis around the central wire. The hardware includes a treble hook with a dark finish attached to the main wire frame. This specimen is in 5/5 condition, retaining its original paint and crisp stampings including the identifier 1009560 on the blade face.