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. 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 AMB. You need to register here in order to participate. 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. This will date the reel some time between 1962~mid 1964. ABU Ambassadeur 5000 5500 Worm Shaft 7.19 Buy Now ABU Ambassadeur 5000 5500 Worm Tube 4.21 Buy Now Abu Ambassadeur 5000 6000 Bronze Spool Bush 1.78 Buy Now Abu Ambassadeur 5000 6000 Titanium Line Carriage 6.76 Buy Now ABU Ambassadeur 5000 to 6000 Line Carriage Nut 2.16 Buy Now Abu Ambassadeur 5500 6500 Black Clicker Switch 3.36 Buy Now Again, flat head pillar screws are correct but the spool tension cap does not reflect an oil port. Like those produced in the initial Mamiya-OP years, a significant number of out-of-standard reels were also produced (other than the Elite Models) during the Pure Fishing era. S/N 96601. I know its from Sweden but I'm haveing trouble finding any information about it. This reel was made in September 1972 with lot number 097200. The lead "0" in #010876 is a dummy number used by ABU and does not affect sequential numbering. Search for: Search. It came in a beautiful stand-up display box similar to those for the 5000. It seems there's a bit of controversy over the true first version of the 5001C. My 5000C serial number research continuestopoint to January 1968 as the date when all frames changed, however, it is the6000 model that may have been the first touse the "new" 3-screw frame by at least November 1967. 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. You will always use a Q-tip cleaning your parts, so use caution around the edges of your stickers. It comes with a 562g weight and 4.1:1 gear ratio, which means it can handle a range of aquatic fishing applications. Hard films will wash right off and chrome frames will look new again. Each individual item would have to carry its own identifying mark so as not to count it twice. Those were first used in 1965 and foot numbers had already taken place by mid 1964. 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. 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 is also the acronym for SG which stands for Sfariska Glidlager. Site customizations by DavidIQ. The reel is jet black in color, with the external metallic parts plated in Genuine 24 kt. No slide clicker button but has the same clicker knob with numbers. 5000De Luxe was neverdelivered with a counter-balance handle (#9219),only the small twin knob type.(#5179DL). At the same year, ABU also produced the Exclusive 5500CDL model for the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, also known as B.A.S.S. In the same year, the Ambassadeur 1500C, 4500, 4500C, 4600C, 5500 (Red and Champagne Gold), 5500D, 6500 and 6600C Reels were also introduced. Search Clear. #811104. My name is Fred and I've collected Ambassadeur reels since late 1994. Lot #730303. 1969: ABU acquires Haldex Taximeter Company in Halmstad and built a new 5,000ft factory producing rods across the street from their reel factory. S/N 8097. I suggest you spot test first before using this product. #68562. I will attempt to clarify some of the mystery surrounding the Ambassadeur 6000 without foot numbers. Taking your hand off the paddle allows the drag system to take over as the handle rotated backwards. Again, look closely and you willsee the friction washer as shown in the 1969 parts schematic for this model. 5000 (red) has leather type case with oil and parts. The Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 baitcasting reel has been deemed by many as the best baitcasting reel ever made. Some of the information provided here was from my dear friend Simon Shimomura. Can you help me with what it may be worth please.I would never sell it it used to be my fathers. 1891: Carl-August Borgstrom, Halda Watchmaking Company. . 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. : Record Ambassadeur MOD SG ;RECORDE2C)C Record Ambassadeur. Part #9219 is described in the parts sectionas an (accessory.) Courtesy of Dan Parker. Wow, it was a thing of beauty, and it was mineall mine! The spool is gray arbor/red flange with red anodized star drag. This is not accurate as there are other features that have to be met before you have a true first version. This is not necessarily the case with all ABU original or reproduction plates. AU $70.00. On September 7, 2013, a gentleman contacted me with pictures of his 5000 De Luxe with serial number #223. They are usually found on boxes in the form of an ink stamp, stenciled white sticker or pin holes punched through the cardboard. When each new model first came out, the assigned lot number always ended with "00." In late 1980's, 2500C IAR, 2600C IAR and possibly other models, are known to have both "7" font versions. One of the ingenious feature was the use of spherical bearing; the first of its kind. For round handle knobs, a mild abrasive wax should do. Ambassadeur 500 (90-0 2).pdf . Myresearch indicates reels with this spool are almost alwaysconfined tothose with serial numbers beginning with 1xxxx (5 digit.) Lot #097200 September/1972. "Record" Ambassadeur 6000 made its debut in 1955 but by 1958, "Record" was changed to "ABU" Ambassadeur. Below is the earliest known serial number for Record Ambassadeur 5000. 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! Please use Acetone in a well ventilated area. As an added precaution, tilt the side plate in a fashion to where the Acetone will always run away from the sticker. 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 only hint that lends itself to the 1980's is its 4-point chrome star drag. Confirmed shipping record information for serial number #500275 shows it was shipped from the factory on July 05, 1965. 3 SCREW MODEL. This reel is made in Sweden. 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. This design appears similar in shape to that of diamonds set close together. Marketed in Europe in 1952-53, it was not sold in the United States. I was able to narrow down the date of this 5000B with shipping record information Iobtained for serial number 500275. Like many anglers, I was introduced to fishing by a good buddy of mine more thantwo decades ago and this transformed from a pastime into a passion. The reel comes in its correctly marked "fish box" as some collectors have called it. 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. The serial numbers on these reels started with #1. 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. I don't know how long you've had the reel, but sometimes folks will replace parts as needed over the years. First off I will need to know how many pillar screws are on the left side plate? This is currentlythe highest serial number I've personally seen for 5000C. Ambassadeur reels came in various marked cases through the years but the very first case offered had no markings at all. The amount of information found on Lure Loreis exhaustive, making itone of thetop sites to visit for old plastic lure information! This break in the C enlarged until a new stamp was used in the later production of the Record Ambassadeur. It's also the only model that used ball bearings and was never engraved with "C" beside its model number. At the end of the year, ABU acquired its American distributor, the Garcia Corporation. 1934: Carl-August Borgstrom ABU, Gote Brogstrom. There are several physical aspects to consider but for simplicity purposes, the cog wheel post and quick take-down thumb nuts are two items the collector should easily be able to identify. If youre not sure the frame is stamped with a serial number or lot number, try breaking down your reels 6 digit number into 3 groups of 2 numbers each. Second batch: #760900 #761000. Finding one new in the box would indeed command a high value. In 1995, about the time I realized I wanted to collect these reels seriously, I met Simon Shimomura at the Houston, Texas NFLCC show. The fact that many of their parts are interchangeable makes it even more important you understand when and what reel these parts were assembled to. If there was a mechanical or parts design change, the version number would reflect that change with "01" "02" and so on. Olympic was a tackle manufacturer and Japan agent for many reputable brands like Fin-Nor, Heddon and Luhr-Jensen from 1989 to 1993. It was also at this time that the Ambassadeur 2500Cs production was halted to make room for the Ambassadeur 1500C production. The fourth digit in this example "4" is the actual year of that decade, 1964. All cases below appear in chronological order and their dates should be considered very close for the time period offered. Later, the handle armwas lengthened a bit and machining of the counterweight was no longer needed. So far, all that have been found are assembled with a standard capacity spool. We get asked this one all the time.what do the numbers on my Ambassadeur reel seat mean? 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. This reel is engraved "ABU" and was mfg 'd. lostinthewash ca. The box style below is Europeanand does not come with theGarcia wedge shapedbanner. Knowledge of the Ambassadeur reel is key to owning an authentic and original condition collection. It's also found withthe small twin knobhandle anodized in blackand chrome plated star drag. It may sound overwhelming to figure all this out, but it can be determined with a little initiative. The 5000Balso shared sequential serial numbers withthe 5000 and 5000A modeluntil late 1971 when lot numbers took over and serial numbers were discontinued. Chrome latch "Ambassadeur OF Sweden" in script, no crest, (very rare), ca. This raisesthe question,couldABU have produced 231 units with serial numbers ranging from #1~#10? 5000 De Luxe started with serial number one (1). Lot numbers for this model were available in 1971 and can be read by the second and third type date codes respectively. Abu Ambassadeur No. Acetone evaporates quickly and removes all fingerprints to give your reel the mirror finish it had when it left the assembly line. Like ABU in the early years, Mamiya-OP focused a lot on sales and advertising. The website owner makes no representation to the accuracy or completeness of any information on this site or found by following any link on this site. This reel is in excellent working condition, very smooth, runs true . When I checked the serial number on the reel, that's when I knew something very unusual may be in the works. 1939: Record Gote Borgstrom , 1941: ABU p RECORD 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700 and 1800. To achieve the best fit possible, a brake plate, frame and right-hand side plate are partially assembled. Some appear in a copper/bronze finish while others appear to have a maroon tint. ABU may have already manufactured somewhere around 50,000 reels beforehand, as the lowest serial number ever found is #50047. #499705 was more than likely manufactured sometime in June 1965. Ambassadeur 5000C (black) clicker knob (no sliding button switch) double grip . 1966: Ambassadeur 5000C reels were introduced. Sign up for a new account in our community. The design of Small Ambassadeur was enduring. The 5000C had its own set of serial numbers which started at 10001. There are three types of lot number arrangements used to identify the month and year a reel was mfg 'd. W hilst not technically badged as an original Ambassadeur, I will always see the Morrum family. GENUINE ABU GARCIA REEL PARTS Item(s) Description: 1 New Abu Garcia- Ambassadeur 4000. Free shipping for many products! The 2500 was a direct drive model along with the 2000 and 2050. This is also the first Ambassadeur Reel produced with Ball Bearings. Cog wheel posts for original ABUproduction will be made of, 1500C, 2500C and 5001C produced in the 1970's will have a, ..Original quick take-down thumb nutsused two basic knurling designs. The following details are comprehensive, but not exclusively limited. Finding an Ambassadeur with the original price tag still attached is not often seen. Copyright StripersOnline, Inc. 1999-2022 One exception is the 4500 and 4500C. Very early 1960's. 1975: Described as the Superb Addition to the Family, Ambassadeur 2500C was the first Small Ambassadeur to be introduced into the Ambassadeur Family. 4. 5000C was produced into the early 1980s with straight cut side plates before palming cup took over. Chances are, you have not. Lowestserial number known at present for 5000CDL - #10145. 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. Ca. Note the correct 37mm teardrop shaped star drag without skirt. 1891: Carl-August Borgstrom, a watchmaker was employed by Halda Watchmaking Company. Hi Chuck, Ambassdeur ABU, Record Ambassadeur Reels 19401940Record Ambassadeur MOD SG 21952. It's also during this time when "Record" engraving is removed and "ABU" permanently took its place on the 5000 model. The non-ABU 5000 is quite scarce. To my knowledge, no one has ever stepped forward with confirmation of a 5000 De Luxe carrying a serial number larger than #10 but smaller than #232. Brass latch, "Ambassadeur OF Sweden" in script, no crest (rare), ca. First year of production is 1977. Just from what I have read in Simon Shimomura's two books I believe your reel is probably a 3 screw model and made around 1968. The brown 5500 manufactured in late 1975 and early 1976 was packaged in the last case shown. Engraved with it's model number, it was not serialized but stamped "Made in Sweden" on the foot. Thanks for the info. This is a harsh stripper but used carefully, it can do wonders for a reels appearance. 1988: Inventive sold ABU Garica to Aritmos (another Swedish conglomerate). Actually when first produced, it didn't have a clicker but was sold with a counter balanced handle and large capacity spool. 3. During this time, neither "Record" or "ABU" was engraved on the left side plate. In my opinion, we now know the date of the frame change from 4-screw to 3-screw occurred for all models in January 1968. Abu Garcia Foot Numbers/Serial Numbers. 5000A..Record Ambassadeur 5000A is added to the line up in 1955 along with the debut of Record Ambassadeur 6000 and is the first known "A" model. With the collapsed of the Asset Price Bubble in 1991, Japan experienced the Lost Decade. 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. Serial numbers were never assigned to the 6000 model. ()PDFs, DOCs, JPEGs, PNGs. This change was another way to curtail cost and was more than likely introduced near the end of production. I don't know if the composition make-up of plastic in later reel models were changed up, so I strongly recommend you test it before cleaning. All reproduction handles will have a flat post pin. I don't know how long you've had the reel, but sometimes folks will replace parts as needed over the years. I remember an aftermarket handle for Ambassadeur reels that looked like that, but I can't remember who sold it. 5001C was produced into the 1980s. joeray9283. The foot is stamped "Record" in the fish shaped logo with "Made in Sweden" below it. Here's an excerpt taken from Simon's latest book, The Mystique of Ambassadeur, Its Unexplored Stories. Back in the day this was a fairly common practiceand it also made for good customer relations too. It was not listed in the Garcia catalog until 1981 as mentioned in Simon's first book. 1952~57 Chrome latch, no script or crest. Parts are plated in 24kt gold and Teak wood boxes were standard throughout the 1970s. I also have an ABU Ambassadeur 55000 C it is silver with high speed can you give me an i dia of its worth. Rust was a problem so Abu developed these low budget reels for that purpose. Fewer than a hand full are known to exist in the low #80xxx range with #80512being the highest numberknown by meat this time. I do not know the history behind this decision but I suspect it had to do with cost. Note the star drag does not have the chrome skirt. John's knowledge as an expert is recognized in Simon Shimomura's book, The Ambassadeur and I, Final Chapter. Of course, this is for reels that have no rash or scratches. The last picture shows Roman Numeral mark XIII. I quickly grabbed Simon's book and checked to see if this reel was listed and as I thought, it was not. THIS IS AN ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR No. It incorporated an adjustable drag system with the free spool concept. 5000..Introduced to the American market in 1954, Record Ambassadeur 5000 came equipped with a standard capacity spool. The need to serialize was so ABU could keep better track of production. Also in the same year, ABU introduced the Ambassadeur 5000X and 1750 series reels. I can confirm some of the earliest known serial numbers belonging to the 3-screw version of 5000C De Luxe models. 1959? Attentionmust be given to the counter-balance handle seen in the upper right hand corner of the schematic. There is one exception to this statement. 5000 De Luxe and C De Luxe models manufactured in the 1960's and 70's had serial numbers only. The 5000De Luxe introduced in 1962, was the first. This one is chocolate in color. This however was short-lived. ABU's first high speed model was the Ambassadeur 5500C introduced in 1973 with a gear ratio of 4.7:1. The typical spool assembled to this reel would be gray arbor/red flange. Currently, the earliest lot number I've found for model 6000 is #070400 made in July, 1964. very early ABU and non-ABU 5000, ca. One exception to this rule would be that 5000 De Luxe and 5000C De Luxe did not reflect this change right away. The ambassadeur 5000 was first made in green, red and black colors, by 1957 it was decided that red would be the color of the reel. Unlike it's 5000D cousin, the 5500D never had a clicker installed. The last two numbers of six total can tell you what frame belongs to a given model. prize or commemorative reel or something. I would like to share some cleaning tips with you that I've learned through trial and error over the years. ABU would not simply throw away old stock parts. Thats the year that the reel was produced. Another example of specific change was the 5000D. Lot number #760201, With production starting in mid 1966, the 5000C was made into the early 1980's with straight cut side plates before palming cup took over. 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. They are unique to a particular time period which I will not elaborate on further for fear of educating those who wish to deceive. Simon Shimomura side plate manufactured before 2015 have "7" hook font. 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. He manufactures his own line of custom-made "Classic Ambassadeur" under a license given to him by Pure Fishing (ABU-Garcia). Production resumed in 2007; this time with a classic design. 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. In other words, you shouldn't normally find a reel made in late 1973 with grooved rim side plates. 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. It is much finer in texture compared to the green handle which is original. PM me if interested. Not serialized yet, this example has gray arbor/red flanges and a red anodized star drag. The box was marked "5000B" with matching serial number on the box bottom. 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 same mark is found on the brake plate's bridge which is the metal piece that straddles over the free-spool dis-engage button. The original gear ratio was 3.6:1. On the request from Mamiya-OP, ABU began producing small Ambassadeurs with colors and design never seen before. The reel is red and in a nice leather case with a small tube of oil and also a small tube of spare parts. Last updated on Feb . Adjustment of the knurled aluminum knob sets the desired tension of drag washer pressure. There are other examples of specific change within certain model groups but this should give the collector an idea of ABU's versatility when it came to part usage. There is nofriction washer installed which is typicalfor this model. I shifted from the Japan Domestic Model (JDM) Tackle of the late 1990s to the Classic Abu Ambassaduers; which is the main focus of my humble collection today. Part or design modifications were not necessarily confined to broader measures like side plate styles or reel foot designs but rather some of the changes were more specific in nature. 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