Many of them also have Roman Numeral marks etched into the brake plate's bridge, inside both side plates and the frame. 0232 stands for #232 and G stands for Garcia where item was shipped. I can only verify my experience with this product for reels in their "original condition" mfg. Watch the color instantly come back to life! The reel itself was not engraved "B" until 1975. Side plates made for casting models in the 1970's have a distinct design that sets them apart from reproductions made in the 1980's and beyond. ambassadeur reels answer #2 tholmes 1 year ago If I'm figuring right, 1972. While spool and star drag color arrangements listed below are the ones most often seen with respect to the category they fall under, there may be variations not listed. 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. In the late 1970s, ABU introduced its high speed model with the Thumbar. The following details are comprehensive, but not exclusively limited. The ad describes the features of the reel such as the centrifugal braking system, "Urfabriken's world-famous proven brake," Lure weight control (the spool tension knob), level wind, drag and line capacity. The Ambassadeur 2000 was introduced in 1962 while its narrow spool cousin 2050 made its debut in 1964. 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: [email protected]. 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. Many of the parts inside this example are for Record models. Rubber O-rings found on the left bearing housing should not be cleaned with Acetone either. Some of ABU's toolingmethods and part designs used in the 1980's and beyondare different from those manufacturedbefore 1980. With introduction of the high speed 5500D model in 1978, it was delivered with a model sticker in lieu of engraving. A 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. Started January 23, 2014, By The very first entry to the book was 0232~0352 to G and there was nothing before. One may be surprised at just how good Grandpa's old reel will look when it has been properly cleaned. Please contact me about inaccuracies and they will be promptly addressed and corrected when verified. This reel had a 4-screw 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. It came in a beautiful stand-up display box similar to those for the 5000. Although never engraved with "A", 5000A is listed for the first time in Garcia's 1957 catalog. They come in handy for cleaning the inside diameters of various parts such as line guides, bearing housings, and the right hand sideplate where the drive shaft comes through. until eleven years later in 1975. The typical spool assembled to this reel would be gray arbor/red flange. They were only 570 units apart on the assembly line. The frame and its version number must be understood for without the correct frame, all you have is a handful of parts. A careful study ofall parts and their designtook place in order to confirm this reel was originally assembled at the factory in this manner. Casting Reels. by fishbugman Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:18 pm, Post Find Reel Abu Garcia 5000 On eBay - Free Shipping On Many Items We have become good friends through time and he will always be close to my heart. One of the ingenious feature was the use of spherical bearing; the first of its kind. As anglers wanted faster retrieving reels, ABU responded by introducing models with high speed gears. The mystery continues and I encourage anyone who has a 5000 De Luxe with serial number #11 through #231 to please contact me or Simon Shimomura so that we cancreate a file on these extremelyillusive serial numbers that have been missing for 51 years! Site customizations by DavidIQ. This does not apply to prototype RECORD 6000 as some models were anodized in black having a solid gray spool and small black star drag. 6000 has grooved rim side plates with newer style take down knobs which is more common to beveled rims. The Record Ambassadeur 5000, 5000A, and 6000 models were also added to the series of Ambassadeur lineups. First batch: #751100. 5000 De Luxe started with serial number one (1). According to Simon Shimomura's studies, it became apparent that a large capacity spool was needed. Second pattern used, and most common,is Male knurlingseen on this1978 4500. This too changed and the more common 2050 handle (part #5179) with its oblong shaped hole was used. The Record Ambassadeur 5000, 5000A, and 6000 models were also added to the series of Ambassadeur lineups. The reproduction also has a different texture on the paddle. The first version had grooved rim side plates with mushroom style takedown screws. S/N 8097. It was also at this time that the Ambassadeur 2500Cs production was halted to make room for the Ambassadeur 1500C production. According to Simon Shimomura's studies when he visited the ABU factory, the earliest serial number records were either lost or destroyed. 5001C production was 1971 and introduction to the market was 1972. The stand up display card and box top are interesting items. ABU Ambassadeur no.5000 serial number 312885 value. Let me make one quick point for the new collectors reading this. While many were retained and sold, others were returned and many of these later found their ways into online platform in the later years. Abu garcia ambassadeur 5000 parts series#000, 6000, 7000 reel series carriage screw lock. The large knurled aluminum knob is part of the drag system which was incorporated into the handle. If youown this model with a serial number between 188623 and 189010 (last entry in ABU log book), pleasecontact me so I can record it. In fact, the 1957 trade catalog is Garcia's official introduction to the public for the Ambassadeur 5000, 5000A and 6000 model. 5000D, NUMBER ON FOOT 750401 A.B. The need to serialize was so ABU could keep better track of production. , 5. In other words, you shouldn't normally find a reel made in late 1973 with grooved rim side plates. Look at the 1st 2 numbers on your reel foot,and that will tell you what year it was made. Trying to figure out if I should fish it or pass it along to a collector. Simon searched through his spread sheet of serial numbers for 5000C De Luxe and 5000 De Luxe models. One aspect to consider is the design of specific parts. Chuck. #760903 had three design changes and is now the fourth version. 1972 is a great example of a year that saw major design change and is the easiest way for me to explain "bleed over" or "overlap" of parts that are original to any particular model. Both parts are addedto the schematic by Garcia and not by ABU. This confirms both box and reel were assembled together at the factory in 1965. *ABU started the use of Serial Numbering System on Ambassadeur 5000A sometime between late 1955 to April 1956. #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. Requests were also made to have this website published in Japanese and I am going to attempt this so that it will reach a wider audience and serve a wider community., My Tackle Box, Abu Ambassadeur, 201990(JDM), , 400. Used in 1976 for certain models. 5000C De Luxe #10735.currently highest known as ofJanuary 2014. This AMB. The reel is jet black in color, with the external metallic parts plated in Genuine 24 kt. How you read a lot number changed in 1970 with the second and third type date code. Ships in 13 - 19 business days Ships in 13 - 19 business days The fact that the last two digits in the lot number are "00" which indicates first version are a mystery to me. 6 figure number 71xxxx OR xx71xx with 70 as the first 2 or the middle 2 will give you the year. The handle nut version on this 5000B suggests the same era. The design of Small Ambassadeur was enduring. Trying to figure out if I should fish it or pass it along to a collector. Late 1960s Ambassadeur Sweden in script with crest, Ca.Early to mid 1970s, button snap Ambassadeur Sweden in script with crest. Started 9 hours ago, By Now, the actual year "70" was used. Around this era , two other Ambassadeur 5000 reels , namely the B (still red, but with Clicker) and C (black with ball bearings rather than bushes) models Part #9219 is described in the parts sectionas an (accessory.) Since the inception of the Ambassadeur 2500C, she was distributed globally through agents and outlets for about 2 years until the yet smaller and lighter Ambassdeur 1500C was born. Also in the same year, ABU introduced the Ambassadeur 2050 and 2650 series reels as well as the Ambassadeur 5000B. Yeah, the handle is definitely not original. Also have same reel, case, etc. One likely reason is that ABU wanted to maintain the harmony of their first gold presentation model. Not shown clearly, the1st. my childern are all readt fighting over it. $49.99 + $8.95 shipping. No slide clicker button but has the same clicker knob with numbers. 1954: The Ambassadeur went on display at AFTMA show in Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago. Notice how the letters are jammed together and the "4" in 4500 is open at the top. 1939: Record Gote Borgstrom , 1941: ABU p RECORD 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700 and 1800. The handle nut version on this 5000B suggests the same era. This example is in original condition. Between Simon and I, we hope to accomplish this through discovery of new serial numbers. Notes the following in regard to the Black Record 5000 My friend Espen Olav Sjaastad from Norway, October,1967 (#100702)Both screw heads are seen at the topconfirming 4-screw frame. This is getting close to the 5digit mark of 10000 where this model will soon be discontinued. $18 for tear down, inspection, cleaning, relubrication. By this time, the rights to market Abu products in Japan had been transferred from Ebisu Fishing to Olympic. Their construction is quite different than their counterparts and were never changed to a 3-screw model. 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: The Mystique of Ambassadeur, Its Unexplored Stories. striper79 But one can safely say pre 1964. This however was short-lived. This design appears similar in shape to that of diamonds set close together. abu garcia ambassadeur 4500 C in very nice condition. 2nd series side plate. Each of these piece was serialized (the serial number on this piece was masked). In my opinion, ABU is simply exhausting the last of their 4-screw frames by assembling them to their newest units. Look for Simon's unique 7 font on all his plates. It may sound overwhelming to figure all this out, but it can be determined with a little initiative. He manufactures his own line of custom-made ", Looking at the numbered dial around the bearing housing, the. 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. To date, it's the only one I'veconfirmed as originalwith 2xxxx asthe startingdigit. Ambassadeur 5000C Deluxe Reels , *Ambassadeur 5000D 11, 1975: Ambassadeur 2500C Ambassadeur Ambassadeur ABU5500CDL Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, B.A.S.S. Sporting Goods. January I believe. "Production and shipping record for this model starts with serial number #232. Wow, it was a thing of beauty, and it was mineall mine! ca. I've mentioned that the frame change from 4-screw to 3-screw occurred for all models in January 1968. Brass latch "Ambassadeur Sweden" in script, no crest, ca. This new, red casting reel was designed with the latest high-tech features such as the Centrifugal Brakes and Star Drag. Holding the handle still you will notice the knurled knob rotating when the fish made his run. The 6000 model was never stamped with serial numbers but is seen with all three lot number date codes. I have a ambassadeur 5000c the number on the foot is 760604. its black and ABU Ambassadeur no.5000 serial number 312885 value. "ABU" engraving is located underneath the spool cap. Gold !!! Any other number combinations not listed above should give you pause, as the reel may or may not be in original condition. Roman Numeral markIIis foundinside both side plates, frame and brake plate. My web page is dedicated to classic-era Ambassadeur only. prize or commemorative reel or something. It was sold in the European market only in 1952 until sometime in 1953. This is not accurate as there are other features that have to be met before you have a true first version. ", 1Spool tension cap with oil port (1958~1961), 3Counter balance handle/ball shape counterweight with large white knob (1958~1965), 4Counter balance handle/bullet shape counterweight with black twisted knob (1965~), 6Star drag with chrome skirt and friction washer (1965~), 7Flathead pillar screw "left side plate" (1958~, 8Slightly rounded pillar screw (1965~), 9Spool with gray arbor/red flange (1958), 10.Spool with black arbor/red flange (1959). From then on, it would be an Ambassadeur that went on all my fishing trips. Started 15 hours ago, By Free shipping for many products! Ambassdeur ABU, Record Ambassadeur Reels 19401940Record Ambassadeur MOD SG 21952. This rare beauty is owned by my dear friend Billy Taylor who also collects Ambassadeur. This example comes complete in the thin cardboard style box with end flaps. SWEDEN. 1972 saw major changes with the introduction of beveled rims and dimpled reel foot. They were used from mid 1964 into the 1980s. Dating Early Abu's 5 figure numbers XXXXX given to the Record Ambassedeurs. series 2000 modelmade. Below can be found information, but not limited to, dating reels, reel cases, model number and letter designations, warning signs of altered reels, version numbers and their meaning. Only the 3-screw version was included. ABU may have already manufactured somewhere around 50,000 reels beforehand, as the lowest serial number ever found is #50047. Sign up for a new account in our community. Search Clear. by fishbugman Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:07 am, Post 1891: Carl-August Borgstrom, Halda Watchmaking Company. Please pay special attention to my explanations of where, and where not to use Acetone. S/N 96601 (above) has it and I have recorded several other 5000s up to S/N 107927 with this spool. It would be twenty years later in 1975, when "A" was engraved beside the model number. Taking your hand off the paddle allows the drag system to take over as the handle rotated backwards. To achieve the best fit possible, a brake plate, frame and right-hand side plate are partially assembled. 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 Once an acceptable match is found, the brake plate receives the matching mark of the side plate and frame. Pictured is my 5001C with mushroom style take down knobs. This reel is made in Sweden. For approximately the first 2 years of production it did not come assembled with a bait click button. " Up to the middle of 1964, the 6000 did not carry a foot number. The fourth digit in this example "4" is the actual year of that decade, 1964. The left plate is Simon Shimomura's. ABU Garcia Ambassadeur Mag Plus Graphite? This can be noted by opening the cover page of a Garcia Fishing Annual. The term, This is the plate opposite the handle. A lot of guys make the mistake of trying to add bearings to the 5000 Series reels. Fewer than a hand full are known to exist in the low #80xxx range with #80512being the highest numberknown by meat this time. They do not represent those of people, institutions or organizations that the website owner may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. 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. Abu Garcia 5000 Schematics. If the arbor is dull gray, the date can be narrowed to 1958-59. Brass latch, "Ambassadeur OF Sweden" in script, no crest (rare), ca. 1896: The First Halda Taximeter was produced. MyTackleBox.AbuAmbassadeur is a personal website created for the benefit of the community. It should be noted that the correct 5500 handle for this case is the 80mm power handle with twin flat knobs. 1945: RECORD 2100 and 2200 was introduced. Interesting Facts: The original stamp used for the initial production of Record Ambassadeur MOD SG had some flaws; a break at the C horizontally beside the 2nd Horizontal Stroke of the E of the RECORD Logo). Refer to 5000C Historical Notations for more information on this model. 1973: ABU produced the Ambassadeur 4000. Earliest lot number I've recorded for 5000C. As ABU eventually discontinued models, they still manufactured replacement parts years afterward. Original/Reproductions: Plates, Decals, Handles, etc. This example may be one of the very last one's mfg 'd in this style as its lot number indicates it was made in November 1981. Production of the 1500C IAR and 2500C IAR continued into the Pure Fishing era until late 2003 before Pure Fishing took a 3 years break. 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. Lot #770800. Art Hutt's review of the Swedish Ambassadeur reel, more comonly known as the ABU 5000 from the March 1954 issue of The Fisherman magazine. #500275 was shipped from the factory on July 05, 1965. If you have a reel that's excessively dirty, you'll want to use one of your plastic bristle tooth brushes with dish soap and warm water to clean the thick grease and dirt from your parts. Red Abu Ambassadeur No. Vintage ABU SWEDEN Ambassadeur 5000 D. KerryTheOkiePicker. This was not surprising, for she was armed with 3 United States Patent (4.003.270, 4.011.774 and 4.042.186) under her belt, with at least 2 of her patented designs adopted by other brands due to its functionality. During line retrieval the reel is in direct drive. The 1750, 1750A, Abu 3000, Amb. They produced lavished catalogs (mainly in Japanese) with high quality images, informative description and details; the company soon shot to fame, distributing a total of 105,000 small Ambassadeurs in 31 different designs over a span of 7 years. famous ABU Ambassadeur 5000 which has a number like 118158 which Numbers would soon run out, due to world wide popularity. This is also the acronym for SG which stands for Sfariska Glidlager. Ambassadeur 5000C Deluxe Reels were also introduced. Acetone evaporates quickly and removes all fingerprints to give your reel the mirror finish it had when it left the assembly line. Record Ambassadeur 5000 MOD SG was the first Ambassadeur bait cast reel made. Abu Ambassadeur No. Serial numbers were first placed on these reels in 1956, I am not positive yet I believe your reel was made in the late 60's. He manufactures his own line of custom-made "Classic Ambassadeur" under a license given to him by Pure Fishing (ABU-Garcia). End result, you just bought two used side plates! Serial numbers are for reels mfg 'd. Some of the lot numbersareseen withrevision numbers "01"and "02." Abu Garcia will have no other obligation and will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. abu ambassadeur 5000 serial number lookup. Produced in 1977, both had "00" as their version number and stayed this way throughout the 1970s. Olympic was a tackle manufacturer and Japan agent for many reputable brands like Fin-Nor, Heddon and Luhr-Jensen from 1989 to 1993. 1. I'm probably mistaken, but I thought that was around 1965 or so? Simon told me that never had he considered this reel to exist. 5000C..Introduced in 1967, this was the first model mass produced with "C" engraved beside the model number. The confusion seems to be if you have a 5001C with mushroom style takedown screws, it must be the first version. 5000B..Introduced in 1964, this reel is commonly known to collectors as the 5000 with a clicker. 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. The first use of a serial number may have started in late 1955 or early 1956 and was used only on the 5000 model during the 1950's. It has been noted by collectors as being more scarce than the coveted 5000 De Luxe which was introduced as the first presentation model in 1962. 5000 and 6000 models were experiencing transitional changes during the early years. Second batch: #760900 #761000. The European 5000C for examplecan befound withblack anodized counter-balance handleand aluminum star drag anodized in black. 1965: Cardinal spinning reels were introduced. 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. 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