On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 09:18:12 -0600, Conan The Librarian
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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 ???

Interesting bit of info, thanks. And if it has already been worked
on, am I to assume that too would affect its "collectability" (using
that term loosely, given its condition)?

IMO, yes, it would, and it would also mean that more appropriate,
well-done work would do no further harm, either to monetary value or
"collectibility." But that said, to be sure, you'd need to know that it
didn't come that way from the factory - I have doubts, not certainties.

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?

Just three, no extra tip.

This would absolutely affect the value _IF_ it came as a 3/2. That is a
certainty.

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.

No surprise there. It's the same for old handtools, even
run-of-the-mill Stanley planes.

Thanks for looking into this further for me. With your info and
Wayne getting the address of the Heddon museum (thanks, Wayne), I can
give my friend some decent options to consider.

You're welcome, but keep in mind that my info was general and "IIRC,"
not absolute "here's the facts, Chuck," and as such, it'd probably be
worth at least a little further research on your part. You might wish
to Google up "_The Rod with the Fighting Spirit_ and 'Heddon'" (IIRC,
that's the title) and see if the book or its author, as well as the
Heddon Museum, can be of any further help. You might also see if you
can get ahold of Len Codella (www.codella.com).

TC,
R