I'll attemptto show pictures in chronological order that led up to the rare 4-screw version of 5000CDL. Bait clicker is in place but the frame is still 4-screw. Repair Parts Home Outdoor Recreation Parts Abu Garcia Parts Abu Garcia Round Reel Parts Abu Garcia 5000 (89-0) Ambassadeur Parts. I have an ambassadeur 5000c with the number 21466 on the foot. This reel is made in Sweden. 1958? Acetone can safely be used on your side plates with one small exception. 1971: ABU changed its Serial Numbering System to Production Lot Numbering System. 5. The spool had gray arbor/red flanges with red star drag and never changed. Like ABU in the early years, Mamiya-OP focused a lot on sales and advertising. The last arrangement is likely near the time serial numbers were about to be used. Copyright StripersOnline, Inc. 1999-2022 Taking your hand off the paddle allows the drag system to take over as the handle rotated backwards. abu garcia ambassadeur 4500 C in very nice condition. It was not that #1~#231 were missing from the entry, it was that the first number of the book was prestamped from 0232. #499705 was more than likely manufactured sometime in June 1965. ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 4500 C in very nice condition - $271.31. Earliest examples will have a solid gray spool and star drag. If you have a 4-screw 5000C De Luxe please contact me so I can continue my research on them. prize or commemorative reel or something. 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There is nofriction washer installed which is typicalfor this model. Ithas thelowest serial number of any 5000CDL found to date. Smallest (earliest) Serial Number on Ambassadeur 5000 model: As I have previously stated in my book, I have been chasing the smallest (earliest) serial number for (RECORD) Ambassadeur 5000 model. This reel is in excellent working condition, very smooth, runs true . The 5000De Luxe introduced in 1962, was the first. Vintage Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500C . Use plenty of Armor-All and Q-tips to rub it in thoroughly. Transitional models don't appear very often but when they do collectors are more than happy to add these scarce items to their collection. This may be the earliest 1st. Serial numbers are being mixedasboth models are being made at this point. First off I will need to know how many pillar screws are on the left side plate? Ambassadeur 4000D and 5000D , * Ambassadeur 5500C ()1979, 1974: Gote Borgstrom 5ABU Arjon. For the period indicated, Abu Garcia will, at its option, repair or replace and return the covered items found to be defective in material or workmanship at no charge except for shipping cost. Around mid-1990's and beyond, ABU production used both "7" font versions. Hard films will wash right off and chrome frames will look new again. 1970~mid to late 72. 1920: Halda Watchmaking Company was liquidated and Carl-August Borgstrom continued to make watches with the machinery and parts purchased from the company. The spool is gray arbor/red flange with red anodized star drag. Both grooved, and arbors without a groove have been seen. , 5. Design changes for other parts such as spool caps, handles, handle nuts, etc. This is the modelmost people generally refer to as ". The spool arbor will be black but otherwise, it shares the same features as the older model above. Below is a photo of one of the very first 6000C's produced in January 1968 with it's supporting schematic reflecting lot number 01 08 00. In the 1960s and 70s, Galveston, Texas was where my family spent its free time. I once owned #26227 (below)new in the box withthe silver spool arbor. During line retrieval the reel is in direct drive. The original gear ratio was 3.6:1. Common1st series side plateshowing carriage screw nut part #2234. This is an on-going effort and I will update them as soon as I have the capacity to do so. 3. Any downloadable file, including but not limiting to PDFs, DOCs, JPEGs, PNGs are provided at the users own risk. Normally a parts design change would have prompted the version number to change but this didn't happen until January of 1973. I've shown a picture of the plastic parts you'll find in your classic reel (1952-1979) that can safely be cleaned in Acetone. Since it was introduced in Sweden in 1952 and made its debut in the US at the New York Worlds Fair in 1954. My web page is dedicated to classic-era Ambassadeur only. The high speed designation is in the second digit such as 5500C. There simply is no room or page spared to enter numbers 1~231.". The amount of information found on Lure Loreis exhaustive, making itone of thetop sites to visit for old plastic lure information! 1891: Carl-August Borgstrom, a watchmaker was employed by Halda Watchmaking Company. 1887: Halda Watchmaking Company (A.B.Halda Fabriker) was established by Henning Hammarlund. Lot #770800. Acetone will melt it. The typical spool assembled to this reel would be gray arbor/red flange. He manufactures his own line of custom-made "Classic Ambassadeur" under a license given to him by Pure Fishing (ABU-Garcia). An example might be 080400. The original purchase of the 5000 DeLuxe included a lifetime warranty with bonus membership in the International Ambassadeurs Club, endorsed in 1963 by HKH Prince Bertil of Sweden. He manufactures his own line of custom-made ", Looking at the numbered dial around the bearing housing, the. my childern are all readt fighting over it. Having met this criteria, it would be considered one of the toughest reels to ever obtain. Part #9219 is described in the parts sectionas an (accessory.) For approximately the first eighteen months of production, the 5000C was delivered in a 4-screw frame until January 1968 when all ABU frames changed to a 3-screw version. High speed models include: 1500C, 2500C, 4500(C) 4600C, 5500(C,D) 5600C, 6500(C) and 6600C. ORCA Online Forum - Feel free to talk or ask about ALL kinds of old tackle here, with an emphasis on old reels! All metal parts can be cleaned easily using the Q-tip. 1965: Cardinal spinning reels were introduced. In the example below, the handle in the foreground is original for reels made in the 1970s. Back in the day this was a fairly common practiceand it also made for good customer relations too. If the paddle is excessively dry you made need to apply more but once it holds its original black color you shouldn't ever have to do this again. Ca. Other than having a counter balance handle, the 5000B is essentially a 5000/5000A model in appearance. With these mass production happening, some issues arise from the initial batch of Ambassadeur 2500CI produced in 1996 where problems associated with out-of standard spool and drive-shaft were evident. Another element that supports this reel's originality are matching Roman Numeral marks found on the inside of both side plates and frame. If the production year was 1993 the digits would be 03, since yours is 13 you would tack on 10 years making production year 2003. This however was short-lived. Certain frames can not be swapped simply because of color or width of the frame. This is a used Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Vantage VXL 5000C baitcasting reel. This is a very rare 5000C De Luxe 4-screw model. FOR SALE! ABU also did this with their Ambassadeur 5000X series in the 1960's. About two years later a clicker was added. A careful study ofall parts and their designtook place in order to confirm this reel was originally assembled at the factory in this manner. Earliest lot number I've recorded for 5000C. Part #9200 seen in the lower middle portion of the schematic is described as a drag conversion kit and can be purchased separately. 5001C production was 1971 and introduction to the market was 1972. 1976: Majority of ABUs shares were sold to the Wallenberg Groups Incentive AB. I do not know the history behind this decision but I suspect it had to do with cost. This reel has beveled rim side plates and mesh top spool caps. 2nd series side plate. It was not listed in the Garcia catalog until 1981 as mentioned in Simon's first book. They were only 570 units apart on the assembly line. Chances are, you have not. Can anyone tell me how to date these reels. Cog wheel posts in brass (left) and chrome plated (right). Look for Simon's unique 7 font on all his plates. They are unique to a particular time period which I will not elaborate on further for fear of educating those who wish to deceive. This change was another way to curtail cost and was more than likely introduced near the end of production. you read and agreed to the. The black synthetic leather cases came in three styles. Again, look closely and you willsee the friction washer as shown in the 1969 parts schematic for this model. These problems were soon overcame within the next year or so after Mamiya-OP returned many of these out-of-standard reels and have them replaced. Virtually all known have beveled rims and either mushroom or screwdriver style takedown screws. The reel is red and in a nice leather case with a small tube of oil and also a small tube of spare parts. The Ambassadeur 1500C and 2500C described in this section refers to Small Ambassadeur reels produced from 1989 till Present (for Small Ambassadeurs produced before 1985, please refer to Classic Abu Ambassadeur, Ambassadeur 1500C & 2500C Series). Another aspect of reels made for the European market are the subtle differences onecan findversusmodels made for America. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage ABU Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 De Luxe low serial number at the best online prices at eBay! 5000D production in very late 1977~1979 are found without the clicker and a sticker that read "Ambassadeur 5000D." 5000 De Luxe with a very low 5 digit number of 10061. The four brushes in the middle are rifle bore brushes of different calibers. Some of these black record 5000 reels were among the very first Ambassadeurs ever produced, so I'll try to piece together some of the story. I've seen one other 6000 like this and my friend, noted historian Mr. John Cox of England, knows of one other as well. The Record Ambassadeur Reels began its Research and Development as early as the late 1940s, with production of the Record Ambassadeur MOD SG model finally released to the European markets in 1952 for a span of 2 years. Finding an Ambassadeur with the original price tag still attached is not often seen. But one can safely say pre 1964. Unlike it's 5000D cousin, the 5500D never had a clicker installed. In fact, the 1957 trade catalog is Garcia's official introduction to the public for the Ambassadeur 5000, 5000A and 6000 model. : Record Ambassadeur MOD SG ;RECORDE2C)C Record Ambassadeur. Anodized finish inside Simon's plates are 100%. This was ABU's only left-handed model made during the classic years of 1952~1979. It was one of the last models that retained the beauty of ABU's classic era. I use a wax on the outer parts as I reassemble. Serial # 164188 This reel has a regular crank handle with two grip rollers. Production for this model began in June 1966 and was introduced to the public in 1967. Virtually all others will have a solid black spool. Although earlier direct drive models were produced by ABU, the 5000D was quite different. Refer to 5000C Historical Notations for more information on this model. Small Abu Ambassadeur The Ambassadeur 1500C and 2500C described in this section refers to Small Ambassadeur reels produced from 1989 till Present (for Small Ambassadeurs produced before 1985, please refer to Classic Abu Ambassadeur, Ambassadeur 1500C & 2500C Series ). Thanks FSREPAIR Advanced Board Poster Posts: 276 Production was 1961 and introduction was 1962. Schematicshows 1st & 2ndseries 2000with its narrow spool cousin 2050. Later, the handle armwas lengthened a bit and machining of the counterweight was no longer needed. I don't know how long you've had the reel, but sometimes folks will replace parts as needed over the years. Small Ambassdeurs produced in the Pure Fishing era is often sighted with Large ABU emblem, 5-Prongs Straight Cut Star-Wheel, 4.7:1 gear ratio, Oil stamped handle retainer nut and round handle knob pin light those used in the classic years. Some appear in a copper/bronze finish while others appear to have a maroon tint. Information in this segment does not apply to model numbers higher than 6600C. 1960~71 Brass latch, "Ambassadeur Sweden" in script with crest (most common). One aspect to consider is the design of specific parts. The 6000 model was never stamped with serial numbers but is seen with all three lot number date codes. Every part on this reel is what one would expect to see assembled to a Record model. If your 5000 has a spool with this color arrangement, please contact me so I can record it. lostinthewash Additionally, Instant Anti Reverse (IAR) bearing made by German manufacturer INA was also introduced for the first time on these Small Ambassadeurs. $18 for tear down, inspection, cleaning, relubrication. Also in the same year, ABU introduced the Ambassadeur 2050 and 2650 series reels as well as the Ambassadeur 5000B. 1995: Proventus sold Abu Garcia to Pure Fishing. 0 bids. Since mass production of a ball bearing model started in 1966, it made good marketing sense to engrave all future models that used ball bearings with the letter "C.". The handle and star draghave now changed to the more traditional style seen on this model but the handle nut with oil port is still in use. This one is chocolate in color. I hope you enjoy the content of this website. It may sound overwhelming to figure all this out, but it can be determined with a little initiative. I will like to acknowledge all my friends for their selfless contribution to the details of this website, else it will not be as detailed as I wanted it to be, benefiting our community. #499705 was most likely manufactured/shipped in June 1965, well within the first 2 years of production where 5000B is not assembled with the click button. Your reel, has a spool typical of a late 1950's Abu 5000 Record, but the serial number is of a later reel, and the handle nut does not have the oil port that a reel from the late 50's would have. by fishbugman Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:07 am, Post At the end of the year, ABU acquired its American distributor, the Garcia Corporation. When each new model first came out, the assigned lot number always ended with "00." Note that the reel carries the friction washer which ties it to the 1969 schematic for 5000 De Luxe. Their construction is quite different than their counterparts and were never changed to a 3-screw model. In 1995, about the time I realized I wanted to collect these reels seriously, I met Simon Shimomura at the Houston, Texas NFLCC show. Last updated on Feb . This was needed in order for the wrench to access the handle nut as the distance between thetwo was to tight. Ending 10 Jul at 20:28 AEST 5d 8h. THIS IS AN ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR No. Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000. abu ambassadeur 5000 serial number lookup. I have an Ambassadeur 5000 still in the case in mint condition, with tube o Hello, I have a Ambassadeur 5000 c black and the case as well. First picture is from my personal collection showing 5000 De Luxe with serial number 8097. 1939: Record Taximeter, the smallest taximeter of the time, designed by Gote Borgstrom was developed and ready for production. I would say late 50's due to the red flanged spool with the grey arbor, but the serial # is what's throwing me off. O.K.--what can you tell me about serial #232731 on an Ambassadeur 5000--whuch appears to be basically unused in it's leather case owners manual and still has it's "oil' in a loop on the side.yes, it works.what year was it made? Original stickers will have clear, sharp and defined spacing between each letter and the "4" will be closed at the top like the one I typed. This example has a tear drop shaped star drag and later style counter weight. 5000 De Luxe with serial number 9995. Simon's plate manufactured 'during' 2015 ~ 2017 do not have "7" hook font. The 1750, 1750A, Abu 3000, Amb. Simon is referring to ABU's record book (register) where serial number information is recorded for the various modelsABU produced. by Jerry J in OK Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:53 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Absolution style by Premium phpBB Styles The fact that I'm predominately a field collector means I don't have most of the rarest reels but here are a few of my favorites. This is also the transition year which ABU changed her Sideplates from Grooved Rims to Beveled Rims and Reel Foot from Smooth to the Dimples type. ", "Incidentally, ABU has missed a lot of entries into the record book of production for other models but this is not one of those cases. Again, flat head pillar screws are correct but the spool tension cap does not reflect an oil port. 1962: The popular High-End Gold-Plated Ambassadeur De Luxe was introduced for the first time. Of course, this is for reels that have no rash or scratches. #500275 was shipped from the factory on July 05, 1965. abu garcia pro max disassembly.. Sep 13, 2010 On the 308 models the serial number can be seen on the foot of the . It can be found with subtle differences in parts such as straight cut star drag and bullet shaped counter weight. If you live in a very low humidity environment such as Arizona, you may have to apply this product sooner. It was sold in the European market only in 1952 until sometime in 1953. This reel has bushing and not bearings if it is a 5000. The residue particles form a barrier between metal and dye causing incomplete anodization. 4000, 6000(C) 8000 and 9000 can be found with the earliest date code arrangement. Lot number 751100 is the earliest production date found for this model. Handle style is correct and handle nut has the oil port. Note the star drag does not have the chrome skirt. This is just one example of the differences found between these two markets. In my opinion they are not unlike the Record 5000 as most, if not all parts used to assemble them, were the same parts used for the "Record" engraved model. From the time ABU's new Thumbar technology came into the market, it revolutionized the sport fishing reel. The earlier Ambassadeur 5000s from the late 1950s to about mid 1971 used sequential serial numbers. By this time, the rights to market Abu products in Japan had been transferred from Ebisu Fishing to Olympic. It wasn't untilthe mid 1970's thatthe counter-balance handle wasusedfor American market 5000C. (Note: The following 3 pictures of the #223 reel are courtesy of Cameron Park Angler Steve Oliver!). Brass latch "Ambassadeur Sweden" in script, no crest, ca. We get asked this one all the time.what do the numbers on my Ambassadeur reel seat mean? 2. Wish you well in your collection and Tight Lines Always. It's widely accepted among historians and collectors that #50000 is likely the first serial number for an Ambassadeur reel. Finding one new in the box would indeed command a high value. Reel Schematics; Trolling Motor Schematics; Downrigger Schematics; . An unknown number of them were manufactured sometime between 1956 and very early 1958. The earliest handle nut version for this model would have a round top and "oil" stamped once on it. Ambassadeur 5500 (Brown) , 1976: ABUs Wallenberg Groups Incentive AB Ambassadeur 5600C 6500 (), 1977: ABUAmbassadeur 1500C, 4500, 4500C, 5500 (),5500D, 65006600C ABU5600CDL, a 24K , 1978: Lennart Borgstrom ABUs ABU Garcia Corporation. This is getting close to the 5digit mark of 10000 where this model will soon be discontinued. 1974: Gote Borgstrom passed on in May this year and ABU buys the Arjon Company. Although first made in 4-screw version, ABU changed all of their reel frames to a 3-screw version about eighteen months later in early 1968. Produced for only a short span of less than 10 years, these Small Ambassadeurs were still being used today, after more than 4 decades; with little design change. value in excelent like new condition with the bax around $ 100.00 US. Below is a brief history on how ABU started. The following details are comprehensive, but not exclusively limited. You'll need a large box of these and I recommend the 375 count size. Depending on condition, serial number and other factors of interest to collectors, they can range anywhere from a. Record 6000 was introduced in 1955 and production ceased by the end of 1957. The date is located at the bottom right hand corner of the first page and it will precede the year found on the magazines spine. There is a small grouping of serial numbers that belong to the 4-screw 5000C De Luxe version, making it nearly impossible to assemble this reel without knowing which numbers fit. ABU Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 (Red) Reels were introduced. How much is Abu Garcia 5000 cdl limited edition gold reel in box worth? Production for "Record" engraved 5000 ceased by the end of 1957. Variationssuch as color andshape existformodels found in them. Ambassadeur 5000C Deluxe Reels , *Ambassadeur 5000D 11, 1975: Ambassadeur 2500C Ambassadeur Ambassadeur ABU5500CDL Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, B.A.S.S. You need to register here in order to participate. 6000 has grooved rim side plates with newer style take down knobs which is more common to beveled rims. Like myself you treasure family heirlooms, If it was my dads reel it would be priceless. This means they never received a design change during their short production life span. More about these two reels can be found in my discovery of the 4-screw 5000C De Luxe near the top of this page. ()PDFs, DOCs, JPEGs, PNGs. As far as Im aware of, revision number 07 is the largest number carried throughout the 1970s for an Ambassadeur reel and was issued to model 6000. In all my years of collecting I've yet to come across this version, however, I have seen this model with all the features I mentioned but it had beveled rim. Interactive weather map allows you to pan and zoom to get unmatched weather details in your local neighborhood or half a world away from The Weather Channel and Weather.com Not serialized yet, this example has gray arbor/red flanges and a red anodized star drag. I have found that the side plates will retain their color for well over a year without re-applying. Many of the parts inside this example are for Record models. If you have any questions, need an appraisal, or wish help with your reel or have additional information, you can reach me at this address: f_ribb@centex.net. Those stamped "oil" twice, were manufactured in 1965 and 1966 only. The Abu Garcia Multiplier Reel - Ambassadeur Seven offers a simple, robust and easy to use design that makes it an ideal choice for trolling and boat anglers. Thanks, Richard, The 1970s and later models are much easier to date than the earlier ones. 067100.June 1971. ABU Garcia Ambassadeur Mag Plus Graphite? The earliest use of a lot number started in 1964, and is read quite differently than the second and third type codes. While true, there are ways to determineifa transitional 6000 is authentic. By One exception to this rule would be that 5000 De Luxe and 5000C De Luxe did not reflect this change right away. Abu ambassadeur 5000c black serial number. Still later examples are found with gray spool arbor/red flanges and red star drag. The reel is jet black in color, with the external metallic parts plated in Genuine 24 kt. 2015 is a transitional year so the "7" hook font can be found on some of his items. When cleaning the handle, make it your very last piece to clean. There is no previous numbers entered into the record book. In some cases,colors match ABU's as well. Pictured inprogressionwithearliest first, I have foundfour side plate versions known to exist for the 2000 model. I used a Mitchell 300 until I was about thirteen or fourteen, when my father decided it was time for me to take the next step-- an Ambassadeur 5000! The need to serialize was so ABU could keep better track of production. Another example of specific change was the 5000D. Currently, #10735 is the highest known serial number for 5000CDL 4-screw version. In addition to the series of models introduced in this year, ABU also introduces the beautifully constructed 5600CDL, a 24K Gold-Plated model. Model stickers are another concern. Abu Garcia 5000 Schematics. This one has the partially rounded screw tops Ok, flat head screws were no longer in use after 1961 or so. Once an acceptable match is found, the brake plate receives the matching mark of the side plate and frame. Enter your search keyword . The last two numbers "00" would reflect the number of revisions made to the reel which are none in this example. The design of Small Ambassadeur was enduring. Green casing with dual grips. Up to the middle of 1964, the 6000 did not carry a foot number. This confirms both box and reel were assembled together at the factory in 1965. Find Reel Abu Garcia 5000 On eBay - Free Shipping On Many Items The capacity of the reel is 205 yds 12 lb line, 180 yds 14lb line, and Don't confuse dummy numbers with the earliest "lot number" arrangement. If you can not, its definitely a serial number. The serial on foot is 677782. The mechanical change for the 6000 wasthe addition of a bait clicker and themove from 4-screw to a 3-screw frame was the design change. Started Monday at 04:03 PM, By So far, all that have been found are assembled with a standard capacity spool. 1880: Henning Hammarlund a successful inventor, scientist and author visits Svangsta looking for a good location for his future watch factory. Simon Shimomura is author of three books on collectible Ambassadeur reels and is considered an expert and historian of Ambassadeur. In my opinion, ABU is simply exhausting the last of their 4-screw frames by assembling them to their newest units. No slide clicker button but has the same clicker knob with numbers. The reel foot has dimples around it's lot number. Flat head type pillar screws are correct and spool tension cap has the oil port suggesting this example was made some time between 1958 and 1961. I can confirm some of the earliest known serial numbers belonging to the 3-screw version of 5000C De Luxe models. Many people wish to avail of toll-free telephone numbers however, do not exactly understand how they work. eBay item number: 374536457078. The Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 baitcasting reel has been deemed by many as the best baitcasting reel ever made. Male knurling (left) and female knurling (right). The sharing of theHistory behind these Art-pieces provides an Educational Tourfor any Users or Collectors-to-be, while the Engineering Design provides a glimpse to the feature they are associated with. Would like help in dating an Ambassadeur 5000, New to forum, so not sure how to post pics yet, but will start with description, Pillar screws with slightly rounded heads. Keep reading to learn about tollfree number facts and how they do the job to help to make your business an unqualified success. Look at the 1st 2 numbers on your reel foot,and that will tell you what year it was made. Also in the same year, ABU introduced the Ambassadeur 2000, 2500 and 2600 series reels. This is the first presentation model Abu made and was introduced in 1962. I have also included some cleaning tips that I've learned over the years which I believe are helpful to know. Thanks to a gentleman collectorfrom Japan,I receivedpictures of#188623. All ABU frames purchased through these outlets came blank without numbers. S/N 26227. Pictured is an "ABU" Ambassadeur 6000 without a foot number or clicker. This design appears similar in shape to that of diamonds set close together. 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