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 Australian Antique Vintage Fishing Reels, G E S Sidecast History Reference, reeLpedia® by Bernard Ladd 10/3/2014.

GES side cast fishing reels were made by Brisbane Tinsmith George Snowden who, in addition to a Ferguson-style; pivot press lever turntable, also produced a range of models featuring a hook plunger turntable action, and line guide casting configuration. Three models were produced during the 1950s, with different style line guide turntable mechanisms, and drum (spools) made from Australian silky oak wood or moulded from bakelite.

GES bakelite and metal sidecast reel. (GS 1)

G E S vintage side cast fishing reel made in Australia
G E S vintage side-cast fishing reel metal back plate image
Vintage G E S side-cast fishing reel, internal gearing view

Pressed gunmetal back diameter 4 1/4''; pressed gunmetal backed bakelite drum width 2 5/8 ''; lever style optional check; gunmetal turntable base bracket; gunmetal removable forked line guide; saddle gunmetal; plunger-operated turntable action; gun metal collets; bakelite knobs; spring tension spool adjusting knurled nut. All metal components are nickel plated. Stamped GES on the back plate and moulded in bakelite drum center -c.1950.

GES wood and metal forked guide sidecast.  (GS 2)

G E S vintage wood & metal side cast fishing reel made in Australia
G E S vintage side-cast wood fishing reel back plate image
Vintage G E S wood & metal side-cast reel internal mechanism image

Pressed gunmetal back diameter 4 1/4''; pressed gunmetal backed silky oak drum width 2 5/8 ''; lever style optional check; gunmetal turntable base bracket; brass removable forked line guide; saddle gunmetal; Note: line guides were made from brass or gunmetal. gunmetal collets; bakelite handle knobs; spring tension spool adjusting knurled nut. All metal components are nickel plated. Stamped GES on turntable pivot leaver lock -c.1950.

GES wood and metal single guide sidecast.  (GS 3)

Vintage G E S wood & metal side-cast fishing reel press lever action turn table
Vintage G E S wood & metal side-cast fishing reel press lever action turn table made in Australia
G E S vintage wood & metal side-cast fishing reel press lever action turn table made in Australia

Pressed gun metal back diameter 4 1/4''; pressed gunmetal backed silky oak drum width 2 5/8 ''; lever style optional check; gunmetal turntable base bracket; brass removable single line guide; saddle gunmetal; gunmetal collets; bakelite handle knobs; spring tension spool adjusting knurled nut. All metal components are nickel plated. Stamped GES on turntable pivot leaver lock -c.1950.

GUNMETAL composition: This is a copper-tin alloy, similar to bronze, used where corrosion resistance is required, especially by seawater. It is easily cast and machines well. Composition: 88% copper, 8% tin, 4% zinc.

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