On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 08:32:20 -0600, Conan The Librarian
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wrote:

OK, that said, a few questions for Chuck: is this thing marked "6 wt."
or is it marked something like "HGH" in the old letter-diameter method,
how many total pieces, and what about any decals and inking on the rod?

It's a 3-piece with no decals, handlettered "#T80 - 8 - D or 6" and
"Deluxe". There may have been more markings at one time, but the finish
is spotty in that area.

I would guess, based solely on that info, that it has already been
worked on, at least as far as the lettering. If it is marked "D or 6,"
that would mean that it had to be marked, factory or otherwise, in or
after the early 60s (about 1962-3) or later, and a (VERY) brief look at
a couple of books/articles says that Heddon quit production on these in
the late 50s. If you really want absolutes, you'll need to do some
research, but again I'm _guessing_ that no such production rods were
factory-marked with line _weights_ - all were diameter scale, but ???

Also, when you say 3-piece, is it a 3/2, for 4 total pieces, or is there
just the 3 sections with no extra tip?

Lastly, if it originally had decals, the missing decals would normally
affect the value (slightly, IMO). It may seem silly on such rods, but
decals seem to be important to collectors, even with these.

TC,
R