The 5000s series is the most popular of all reels in the Ambassadeur range as it covers the widest spectrum of fishing. The first Ambassadeur 5000 (after Record Ambassadeur 5000) was introduced in 1958/59. By looking only at the 5000 series of ABU reels, one can easily learn the changes that have. So then, both the Record Ambassadeur 50 (wide spool version) released just a year or so later, had numberless smooth reel seats. When ABU did start numbering, it was a serialized form. The first to appear was the famous ABU Ambassadeur 5000 which has a number like 118158 which simply meant it was the 118thousand and 158th reel in the series Abu Ambassadeur 5000 kela, kotelo ja esite. Additional information: Abu Ambassadeur 5000 with box and papers. Lisää kuvia ja tiedostoj The earlier Ambassadeur 5000s from the late 1950s to about mid 1971 used sequential serial numbers. However by examining the parts on the reel one can get close to when it was made The only way to give you an exact date of manufacture would be to check the reel foot number with the shipping records from the factory. Doesn't look like it is worth too much, maybe $50 tops. The two with bids are in the $35 range right now with time left in the auctions If your reel is over 15 years old, than it is worth more than the newer 5500s. The reason being the newer ones are not made as they were of yesteryear. Garcia has sold out to Pure Fishing along with many others. If your reel is from 15+ years ago, you can expect to get at least, $75 for itĪ transition was taking place between 1956-58 as an unknown number of 5000 models had neither Record or ABU engraved above Ambassadeur on the left side plate.
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