A useful rule is:Ĥ figure numbers Found in 5000 De Luxes and 5000C Deluxes spanning early 1960s to 1970s Smooth footĥ figure numbers Sometimes found in mid 50s record ambassadeurs and very early Ambassadeur 5000. one can usually tell the approximate age. There is no consistency in the way ABU number the reel foot but with a little experience combing servral other factors like design etc. (For example, 741120 would be different from 750030). Associated with these numbers will be the year in which this code was implemented.

These numbers usually indicate the production code which can mean a different design, manufacturing process or material change. In most cases, these number are not serialized or unique to each reel except for some limited edition models. Pre 70's will have four screws by and large. On the numbers beginning with 1 check the sideplate on the palm side and see if it is a four screw or three screws and a stud. They are nice reels and I would like to know more about them. If they are a good place to start a collection, maybe some age info or at least where to look that up. I'm just trying to find out more about these reels.

Serial 592068.Īmbassadeur 5000C (black) clicker knob (no sliding button switch) double grip style crank handle. Serial # 164188 This reel has a regular crank handle with two grip rollers. No slide clicker button but has the same clicker knob with numbers. 5000 (red) has leather type case with oil and parts. Serial# 732452 (on foot and box) this reel has a round button slide switch by the clicker knob, the crank handle has one handle grip with the other side being a silver button (counter weight looking) with a Garcia 'g' in the middle.Ību Ambassadeur No. Here is the info on them, any input on age or interesting facts about them is welcome.Ību Ambassadeur 5000B (red) in box (box isnt great) with all manuals warranty card case etc. Is this stuff I should put behind glass or are they pretty common reels. I guess I was really wondering what I have here. I did notice the serial on the box matched the one on the reel. One still has the box it came in (not in great shape) with the case, oil and parts. 3 have leather hard cases that the reel fits in, with a bottle of oil and spare parts. Several years back I came across 4 Abu Garcia reels at a garage sale.

Abu garcia reel foot numbers