Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F16 (Finland) (1960s), 1/2oz S (Silver) fishing lure #23299

At 16 cm (6 1/4") in length, this hand-assembled balsa wood bait originates from the 1960s-era Finnish workshops. Weighing in at 14 g (1/2 oz), it features the classic Silver (S) foil finish, which has developed a warm, golden-aged hue beneath the protective lacquer over the decades. The clear diving lip remains intact, bearing the stamped "Original RAPALA" text, while the belly is marked with the clean "FINLAND" identifier. Carrying product code 23299, the lure is in 4/5 condition, displaying soft surface wear and some light paint loss on the dark spine that highlights its vintage character. The original hardware includes two treble hooks. Small painted eyes and the hand-wrapped foil scale texture reflect the meticulous attention to detail found in early Rapala production.