Copyright StripersOnline, Inc. 1999-2022 Oddly enough, I've seen several 6000's with #050701 (May '67) and #060701 (June '67) but neither change had taken place yet. By All metal parts can be cleaned easily using the Q-tip. It's unclear at this time why ABU continued the practice of no serial numbers until 1964 when the first lot number was applied. 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 1995, about the time I realized I wanted to collect these reels seriously, I met Simon Shimomura at the Houston, Texas NFLCC show. I've been recording serial numbers on different models for quite some time now and this was the lowest number I had ever seen for 5000C De Luxe. until eleven years later in 1975. Vintage Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500C . According to Simon Shimomura's writings, most but not all 5000C 4-screw models havethe silver colored spool arbor. There were at least three systems used for foot numbers - yours looks like the final system: 80 - 1980 Please view all the pictures and ask any questions. Reading the numbers from left to rightThe first two numbers of "08" are for the month of (August)..The third digit will always be a "0" indicating the number "6" for the 1960s decade. This was a great moment for me. Box and display cards markedwithGarcia wedge shaped bannerare for American market only. This was not the first model to use bearings, as that claim belongs to the presentation 5000De Luxe model in 1962. Taking your hand off the paddle allows the drag system to take over as the handle rotated backwards. 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. thanks *ABU started the use of Serial Numbering System on Ambassadeur 5000A sometime between late 1955 to April 1956. Once dry, repeat this process two more times. 6 figure number 71xxxx OR xx71xx with 70 as the first 2 or the middle 2 will give you the year. January I believe. 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. Thanks for the info. This reel was made in September 1972 with lot number 097200. the 5500c are fairly newer started in late 80s depending on anti revers thumb relieace position condition of covers if the left cover is smooth or has another cast control knob how well it works so on bottom $ not working parts reel $20 to 25 working but ugly $35 to 55 better the looks up to $100 if you can post pics i could nerow the year down by a couple. Menu. Researching the 6000C has allowed me to further my studies for the 5000C and the frame change. 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. I won't get into the 1970s models since your reel is earlier than that. According to ABU log books, #189010 is the highest serial number entered before lot numbers took over sometime in late 1971. 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? It has been brought to my attention that some collectors have side plate concerns after reading the paragraph above. Keep reading to learn about tollfree number facts and how they do the job to help to make your business an unqualified success. The box style below is Europeanand does not come with theGarcia wedge shapedbanner. You will see the various tools I use and are not necessarily the only tools you need. 1939: Record Gote Borgstrom , 1941: ABU p RECORD 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700 and 1800. The website owner will not be liable for any error or omission in this information nor for the availability of this information. My name is Fred and I've collected Ambassadeur reels since late 1994. I once owned #26227 (below)new in the box withthe silver spool arbor. Tom is an avid collector, book authorand expert on Heddon plastics with an emphasis on River Runt Spook models. 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 The website owner will not be liable for any losses, or damages resulting from a corrupted or damaged file. , 4. Fewer than a hand full are known to exist in the low #80xxx range with #80512being the highest numberknown by meat this time. There is no previous numbers entered into the record book. Watch the color instantly come back to life! First batch: #751100. ", 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). The love for their Rich History and Fine Engineering Design got me into this collection. Additionally, the Ambassadeur 5500 (Brown) was also introduced. Part #9200 seen in the lower middle portion of the schematic is described as a drag conversion kit and can be purchased separately. 4600C, 5600C and 6600C were ABU's only Thumbar models produced during the classic years which ended in 1979. 2015 is a transitional year so the "7" hook font can be found on some of his items. Lot #097200 September/1972. I wouldn't have discovered this reel if it hadn't been for Simon Shimomura's dedication to the Ambassadeur and his books which are so inspiring. Male knurling (left) and female knurling (right). I also a ABU AMBASSADEUR MODEL 5000 REEL WITH THE SERIAL NUMBER OF 284268. Acetone will not hurt the colored dye finish on these reels. All ABU frames purchased through these outlets came blank without numbers. The non-ABU 5000 is quite scarce. 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. Any other number combinations not listed above should give you pause, as the reel may or may not be in original condition. The earliest Record 5000 model was engraved MOD SG and is located on the lower left side plate. I do not know the history behind this decision but I suspect it had to do with cost. 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. Posts: 1. I've seen boxes with as many as four zero's preceding a serial number. I also have an ABU Ambassadeur 55000 C it is silver with high speed can you give me an i dia of its worth. Finding an Ambassadeur with the original price tag still attached is not often seen. I remember an aftermarket handle for Ambassadeur reels that looked like that, but I can't remember who sold it. I purchased my first Ambassadeur 5000, serial number 538519, during the spring of 1964. The frame used here is for a common 6000C with an early lot number of 080800 which was made in August 1968. Black handle paddles can be brought back to full luster by using Armor-All. ABU received the high honor of the Appointment of Imperial Household Service, the purveyor to HM KONUNGENS HOVLEV, the King of Sweden. To date, it's the only one I'veconfirmed as originalwith 2xxxx asthe startingdigit. In my opinion, this reel was likely manufactured near the end of 1957 or the first few months of 1958 due to the factory exhausting N.O S. parts. AU $12.00 postage. Red Abu Ambassadeur No. Internal parts such as the brake plate assembly is another matter and should be inspected too, so I caution you to use the information below "as a guide only. Original ABU stamping dies from this periodare used for most of his production makinghis side plates almost identical to ABU. While many were retained and sold, others were returned and many of these later found their ways into online platform in the later years. SWEDEN. This example sold online for a large sum so be careful when considering highly sought after models. I've tried to find it on the internet but it is very confusing. One will often hear the terms 3-screw and 4-screw in reference to the Ambassadeur reels. 1994: Aritmos sold ABU Garcia to Proventus (again another Swedish conglomerate). I would like to share some cleaning tips with you that I've learned through trial and error over the years. 1951: This is the biggest highlight of ABUs History. 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. Many people wish to avail of toll-free telephone numbers however, do not exactly understand how they work. Abu Garcia Foot Numbers/Serial Numbers. Here are some of my findingsfor the Ambassadeur 5000C during its life span. 1979: The last batch of Silver Ambassader 6500C ended her production in August and the First Black Ambassadeur 6500C was produced in November. Roman Numeral markIIis foundinside both side plates, frame and brake plate. No slide clicker button but has the same clicker knob with numbers. They were assembled to the latest models until exhausted. Amajor changewas takingplace in very late 1967 and it could nothave been seen more clearly than with the 6000 model. The last picture shows Roman Numeral mark XIII. Serial 592068. Variations of star drag and spool colors can be found as things were quickly changing in the early years. *Ambassadeur 5000D with Champagne Gold Sideplate and Frame was introduced in November. It was only available for the 1962 season and dropped from the line after that making it one of the hardest reels to collect. This example was made in1968. If it does not, the frame is most likely a replacement. Can anyone tell me how to date these reels. 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. 1960~71 Brass latch, "Ambassadeur Sweden" in script with crest (most common). value in excelent like new condition with the bax around $ 100.00 US. All cases below appear in chronological order and their dates should be considered very close for the time period offered. I can replace the bushing with stock bearings at additional price. Complete transition from 4-screw to 3-screw would have taken place somewhere between #10735 and #010876. This was needed in order for the wrench to access the handle nut as the distance between thetwo was to tight. Home / Reel Schematics / Abu Garcia Reel Schematics / Abu Garcia Round Baitcast Schematics / Abu Garcia 5000 Schematics. The capacity of the reel is 205 yds 12 lb line, 180 yds 14lb line, and 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. 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. Foot number: 13001349. Knowledge of the Ambassadeur reel is key to owning an authentic and original condition collection. 1964: ABU introduced her first Ambassadeur 3000 reel. 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 composition make up of plastic parts in reels made in 1980 or later may be different. I also a ABU AMBASSADEUR MODEL 5000 REEL WITH THE SERIAL NUM Hello, I have a Ambassadeur 5000 c black and the case as well. We get asked this one all the time.what do the numbers on my Ambassadeur reel seat mean? Design changes for other parts such as spool caps, handles, handle nuts, etc. series handle for the 2000 (part #2240) had a small rectangular hole cut to fit the drive gear's shaft (part #1710B.) Thanks FSREPAIR Advanced Board Poster Posts: 276 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. Having met this criteria, it would be considered one of the toughest reels to ever obtain. It isconfirmedthat multiple5000 De Luxecarrying serial numbers #1~#10 have been found. The Record Ambassadeur 5000, 5000A, and 6000 models were also added to the series of Ambassadeur lineups. 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. Lot number 740500 has no design changes. The reel is jet black in color, with the external metallic parts plated in Genuine 24 kt. Information in this segment does not apply to model numbers higher than 6600C. "Record" Ambassadeur 6000 made its debut in 1955 but by 1958, "Record" was changed to "ABU" Ambassadeur. Still a very desirable reel, it's not the true first version. Trying to figure out if I should fish it or pass it along to a collector. This is getting close to the 5digit mark of 10000 where this model will soon be discontinued. . First off I will need to know how many pillar screws are on the left side plate? Production was 1961 and introduction was 1962. This AMB. Second pattern used, and most common,is Male knurlingseen on this1978 4500. They can not be used to date reels to a specific month or year unless you have the original shipping record information from the factory. I've mentioned that the frame change from 4-screw to 3-screw occurred for all models in January 1968. by fishbugman Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:18 pm, Post This reel has beveled rim side plates and mesh top spool caps. The serial on foot is 677782. Those stamped "oil" twice, were manufactured in 1965 and 1966 only. Carriage screw nut part #2234has beendiscontinued. Garcia's fishing season begins in July and ends in June the following year. Picture Information. Holding the handle still you will notice the knurled knob rotating when the fish made his run. recoil The 6000 model was never stamped with serial numbers but is seen with all three lot number date codes. Simon's plate manufactured 'during' 2015 ~ 2017 do not have "7" hook font. It may sound overwhelming to figure all this out, but it can be determined with a little initiative. Since it was introduced in Sweden in 1952 and made its debut in the US at the New York Worlds Fair in 1954. Produced in 1977, both had "00" as their version number and stayed this way throughout the 1970s. series 2000 modelmade. Very early 1960's. Living on the coast of Texas for most of my life, we had high humidity and this application worked for around two years or so before re-applying. 1988: Inventive sold ABU Garica to Aritmos (another Swedish conglomerate). ABU (), 1949: Ake Murvall , 1951: ABUABUHM KONUNGENS HOVLEV, ABUABU, 1952: Record Ambassadeur 5000 MOD SGDrag, 1954: Ambassadeur AFTMA, 1955: ABUABU 444 Record Ambassadeur 5000, 5000A, and 6000 models Ambassadeur , *ABU1955195645000A, 1956: Garcia ABU Abu-matic, , 1962: Ambassadeur De Luxe was ABUAmbassadeur 2000, 2500 2600, 1964: ABU Ambassadeur 3000 reel. Ambassadeur ABUAmbassadeur 2050 26505000B, 1965: Cardinal ABUAmbassadeur 5000X 1750, 1967: ABU 4 3- , 1969: ABU Haldex Halmstad 5,000 Ambassadeur 6000C reels , 1971: ABU , 1972: Ambassadeur 5500C and 6500C ABUSmoothDimples, 1973: Ambassadeur 4000. The Ambassadeur 2000 was introduced in 1962 while its narrow spool cousin 2050 made its debut in 1964. 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. Back in the day this was a fairly common practiceand it also made for good customer relations too. There were only 500 made andreleased in two batches. Production for this model began in June 1966 and was introduced to the public in 1967. 5000 HOW TO DATE CODE by fishbugman Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:07 pm Can anyone tell me how to date these reels. brushfly It certainly deserves the title as one of the hardest to find, much like the Record Ambassadeur 5000 anodized in green, Record Ambassadeur 5000 anodized in black and the left hand retrieve 5001C with grooved rims. 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. Amabassadeur 1500C2500C Ambassadeur 1989(Ambassadeurs 1985Abu Ambassadeur, , Ambassadeur 5600C 6500 (), 1 , 2500C21500C2500C1500C197931500C2500C19821985, Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket (A-A25-CSR-0-005-N-R), Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket (A-A25-CSR-0-010-N-R), Ambassadeur 1500C IAR (A-A15-IAR-M-020-N-C), Ambassadeur 2500C IAR (A-A25-IAR-M-040-N-C), Ambassadeur 2500C IAR (A-A25-IAR-M-045-N-C), Ambassadeur 2500C IAR (A-A25-IAR-M-050-N-R), Ambassadeur 2500C IAR (A-A25-IAR-M-055-N-R), Ambassadeur 2500C IAR (A-A25-IAR-M-065-N-C), Ambassadeur 2600C IAR (A-A26-IAR-M-005-N-C), Ambassadeur 2601C IAR (A-A26-IAR-M-010-N-C), Ambassadeur 2601C IAR (A-A26-IAR-M-015-N-C), Ambassadeur 2500CDL Napp & Nytt 1948-2008 (A-A25-CDL-P-050-N-R), Ambassadeur 2600C Elite (A-A26-ELT-P-001-N-R), Ambassadeur 2600C Elite (A-A26-ELT-P-002-N-R), Teal Ambassaduer 2500CDL (A-A25-CDL-S-048-N-C), Teal Ambassadeur 2500CDL (A-A25-CDL-S-049-N-C), Teal Ambassadeur 2500CDL (A-A25-CDL-S-050-N-C), Record Ambassadeur MOD SG (A-RAM-MSG-0-050-N-R), Record Ambassadeur MOD SG (A-RAM-MSG-0-100-U-R), Record Ambassadeur MOD SG (A-RAM-MSG-0-125-U-R), Record Ambassadeur MOD SG (A-RAM-MSG-0-150-U-R), Record Ambassadeur MOD SG (A-RAM-MSG-0-200-U-R), Record Ambassadeur MOD SG (A-RAM-MSG-0-250-M-R). I have an ambassadeur 5000c with the number 21466 on the foot. It would be twenty years later in 1975, when "A" was engraved beside the model number. Picture 1 of 20 . Record parts were exhausted as ABU used them to assemble "ABU" marked reels as Record Ambassadeur was phased out by the end of 1957. I have a ambassadeur 5000c the number on the foot is 760604. its black and ABU Ambassadeur no.5000 serial number 312885 value. ABU has established herself into a household brand-named in many parts of the world because of her rich history and many of the First (patented parts) in her Fishing Reels. (12) December (05) 1965 (01) revisions. Some appear in a copper/bronze finish while others appear to have a maroon tint. ABU Ambassadeur 5000D Green/Teal Side Plates 750401 $125.00 ABU Ambassadeur 5000 TOUGH 1981 Version with Flat Sides UNUSED IN BOX $275.00 ABU Ambassadeur 5001C Left Hand Twisted Knob RARE Model 721200 in Case $165.00 ABU Garcia Ambassadeur 6000C Excellent! Simon is referring to ABU's record book (register) where serial number information is recorded for the various modelsABU produced. Pictured is my 5001C with mushroom style take down knobs. Started 9 hours ago, By I have an Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 deluxe black/gold. According to Simon Shimomura's studies when he visited the ABU factory, the earliest serial number records were either lost or destroyed. I have gained a lot over the years, from the knowledge to the wonderful friendsI have made in the course of my collection; this is invaluable to me. in sequential order and will be either 5 or 6 digit. From then on, it would be an Ambassadeur that went on all my fishing trips. 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. Although never engraved with "A", 5000A is listed for the first time in Garcia's 1957 catalog. Part Number: 13306. "ABU" engraving is located underneath the spool cap. 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.". *ABU started the use of Serial Numbering System on Ambassadeur 5000A sometime between late 1955 to April 1956. Schematicshows 1st & 2ndseries 2000with its narrow spool cousin 2050. Ambassadeur 6500(), 1979: Ambassader 6500C 8 Ambassadeur 6500C11, 1981: Len Brogstrom Incentive ABU, 25, 1988: Inventive ABU Garica Aritmos (), 1994: Aritmos ABU Garcia Proventus (), 1995: Proventus ABU Garcia Pure Fishing. Hard films will wash right off and chrome frames will look new again. Serial numbers are five digit and range from 6xxxx to 7xxxx. 1952~57 Chrome latch, no script or crest. Today, these Swedish Art Pieces are not only used, but also collected by many worldwide. Not serialized yet, this example has gray arbor/red flanges and a red anodized star drag. The need to serialize was so ABU could keep better track of production. Currently, #10735 is the highest known serial number for 5000CDL 4-screw version. A reel purchased sometime during the Summer of 1972 could have old stock parts from 1971 assembled to it. Ca. 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. First year of production is 1977. This is an engineering marvel of its time, with many patented feature. In 1972, beveled rim side plates with screwdriver type take down knobs were new yet you also find groove rim with newer take down knobs too. Some of the lot numbersareseen withrevision numbers "01"and "02." Currently, the earliest lot number I've found for model 6000 is #070400 made in July, 1964. 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. Both grooved, and arbors without a groove have been seen. It had the wrong style handle, wrong type pillar screws for that years model, and so on. The large knurled aluminum knob is part of the drag system which was incorporated into the handle. 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. Ambassadeur 5000C (black) clicker knob (no sliding button switch) double grip . Do not use Acetone on any Ambassadeur handle knob or paddle! This reel has bushing and not bearings if it is a 5000. Acknowledgement: Mr Tom Taiton, Creator of Facebook Group We Who Loves The ABU Ambassadeur Reels', Len Borgstrom, 2006, ABU and GARCIA WHAT HAPPENED?, Simon Shimomura, June 25, 2000, The Ambassadeur and I, Daniel Skupien, 2002, Vintage Fishing Reels of Sweden. My serial number research and supporting 6000C evidence continues to lead me to January 1968 as the date of the frame change. It incorporated an adjustable drag system with the free spool concept. In my opinion, ABU is simply exhausting the last of their 4-screw frames by assembling them to their newest units. Later, the handle armwas lengthened a bit and machining of the counterweight was no longer needed. Up to the middle of 1964, the 6000 did not carry a foot number. The 1750, 1750A, Abu 3000, Amb. 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. ABU would not simply throw away old stock parts. Please pay special attention to my explanations of where, and where not to use Acetone. Soon after the beginning of 1958, "ABU" is now engraved above "Ambassadeur" on all 5000 models. What year did they make the switch from the flat top screws, to the partially rounded top screws? Abu Garcia will have no other obligation and will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. With the new 5000C De Luxe being assembled as early as 1969, it made good sense to use old stock gold parts until exhausted. Through the rippling effect, Mamyia-OP announced the withdrawal of fishing tackle business in December 2000. Any downloadable file, including but not limiting to PDFs, DOCs, JPEGs, PNGs are provided at the users own risk. #100702 dates this reel to October 1967. Randy. The owner of thisreel reports there are no marks on the reel foot to indicate it was ever mounted to a rod yet the spool is filled with line. This changed sometime around 1969 as the earliest 5000C De Luxe models were being made. The 1750, 1750A, 2600 and 2650 were the free spool models of seven total for this series of reels. This is also the acronym for SG which stands for Sfariska Glidlager. 1962: The popular High-End Gold-Plated Ambassadeur De Luxe was introduced for the first time. Abu Sweden ambassadour 5000b Serial number 750604 whats it worth?? Free shipping for many products! 1954: The Ambassadeur went on display at AFTMA show in Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago. you read and agreed to the, ABU Ambassadeur no.5000 serial number 312885 value, Abu ambassadeur 5000c black serial number. Started Thursday at 04:28 PM. It was sold in the European market only in 1952 until sometime in 1953. Ambassadeur 1500C2500C19751985(1985Small ABU Ambassadeur ), 10403(4.003.2704.011.7744.042.186)2, 19753Ambassadeur 2500C19761976, 2500C21500C2500C1500C197931500C2500C19821985. The 5500CDL below is a forgery. JerseyJeb 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). Started Friday at 06:46 PM, By 2nd series side plate. abu garcia ambassadeur 4500 C in very nice condition. Accessories include high capacity extra spool, tube with gold parts, cloth bag with gold draw strings, oil bottle, wrench, sterling silver name plate, and paperwork. CLICK TO ENLARGE MOST PICTURES ON THIS WEB PAGE! One of my fathers favorite reels was the Ambassadeur 6000. We don't know the answer to that because it would be impossible to verify. 1981: Len Brogstrom sold his remaining shares to Incentive and left ABU; after 25 years of leadership in the company. Simon Shimomura's books are an excellent guide to help answer these questions and one would be wise to purchase his books. The marks were used to coordinate color depth. The stand up display card and box top are interesting items. The Final Chapter book by Simon Shimomura has a segment that shows all models up to 7000 with the majority of their version numbers. Thanks, Richard, The 1970s and later models are much easier to date than the earlier ones. Note the early March date of this reel which is well within the year limit. In 1993, Olympic merged with Mamiya, a manufacturer of photographic equipment; the merged company was rebrand as Mamiya-OP. ambassadeur reels answer #2 tholmes 1 year ago If I'm figuring right, 1972. This design appears similar in shape to that of diamonds set close together. Also have same reel, case, etc. Thanks to a gentleman collectorfrom Japan,I receivedpictures of#188623. Brass latch, "Ambassadeur OF Sweden" in script, no crest (rare), ca. Transitional reel's of notoriety are the non-ABU 5000 with neither ABU or Record engraved on the left side plate, the 4-screw version of 5000C De Luxe and the ABU engraved 6000 below. Reels made in July and ends in June 1966 and was introduced November. Number 312885 value 4-screw in reference to the latest models until exhausted ( 01 ) revisions Ambassadeur 5000, number. Not simply throw away old stock parts the high honor of the frame change of! 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