Museum Archive: Vintage Panther Martin 9 Double Trouble, 3/4oz Silver spinning lure #5013

Stamped with the registration number 103346 on its silver blade, this Italian-made spinner showcases the classic engineering Panther Martin is known for. The realistic baitfish body measures 5 1/2" (14 cm) and features a detailed scale pattern with a soft bluish-green gradient along the back. Weighing 3/4 oz (21 g), the construction includes a weighted bullet spacer that sits between the signature post-mounted blade and the fish-shaped body. Underneath the belly, a sturdy double hook is secured, designed for a solid hookset during casting or trolling. This specimen, identified by product code 5013, remains in a well-preserved 4/5 condition, showing clear eye and gill definitions alongside the embossed 'MARTIN' mark on the metal. The tail and fins have taken on a slight golden hue over time, contrasting beautifully with the metallic silver midsection.