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? Abu garcia ambassadeur 5000 parts series#000, 6000, 7000 reel series carriage screw lock. Green casing with dual grips. It's also during this time when "Record" engraving is removed and "ABU" permanently took its place on the 5000 model. I won't get into the 1970s models since your reel is earlier than that. That's the day I knew if I wanted to collect them, I had to learn about them. The handle nut version on this 5000B suggests the same era. Up to the middle of 1964, the 6000 did not carry a foot number. With a 4 digit .. After 1971, the serial numbers were changed to production lot numbers with the . There is a small grouping of serial numbers that belong to the 4-screw 5000C De Luxe version, making it nearly impossible to assemble this reel without knowing which numbers fit. 5000D..Introduced in 1974, the "D" designation stands for direct drive. I have also included some cleaning tips that I've learned over the years which I believe are helpful to know. This is an on-going effort and I will update them as soon as I have the capacity to do so. If your reel has #2, 4, 6, 8, 10..it should have a lot number. *Black Ambassadeur 5500C (Decal Model) was introduced in 1979. 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. However by examining the parts on the reel one can get close to when it was made. The earliest Record 5000 model was engraved MOD SG and is located on the lower left side plate. This example was made in1968. With the absence of Small Ambassadeur from the global market for about 4 years, her production resumed in 1989. Used in 1976 for certain models. you read and agreed to the. 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! If there was a mechanical or parts design change, the version number would reflect that change with "01" "02" and so on. Reproduction stickers are easily obtained on eBAY. So far, all that have been found are assembled with a standard capacity spool. 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. Ambassadeur 5000C (black) clicker knob (no sliding button switch) double grip . ", "Incidentally, ABU has missed a lot of entries into the record book of production for other models but this is not one of those cases. 5000D production in very late 1977~1979 are found without the clicker and a sticker that read "Ambassadeur 5000D." It should be noted that these differences most likely will not extend past one year. After a careful evaluation of each unit including the paperwork and box for one of the reels, it was confirmed that the frames serial numbers were those of the soon-to-be discontinued 5000 De Luxe model as the new 5000C De Luxe were in the earliest stage of production. Still a very desirable reel, it's not the true first version. 3 SCREW MODEL. 1920: Halda Watchmaking Company Carl-August Borgstrom , 1921: AB Urfabriken (ABU) Carl-August Borgstrom, , 1926: AB Urfabriken Record. Dip the Q-tip and then squeeze the excess Acetone from it to keep it from running onto the sticker. One will usually find at least a small spot or two (if not a sizeable area) where anodizing appears to be rubbed off or incomplete. They were assembled to the latest models until exhausted. Simon Shimomura's books are an excellent guide to help answer these questions and one would be wise to purchase his books. This means they never received a design change during their short production life span. Ambassadeur 500 (90-0 2).pdf . Ambassdeur ABU, Record Ambassadeur Reels 19401940Record Ambassadeur MOD SG 21952. 1926: AB Urfabriken presents its first Taximeter under the name Record. by FSREPAIR Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:26 pm, Post Model stickers are another concern. Very early 1960's. It's widely accepted among historians and collectors that #50000 is likely the first serial number for an Ambassadeur reel. The Final Chapter book by Simon Shimomura has a segment that shows all models up to 7000 with the majority of their version numbers. : Record Ambassadeur MOD SG ;RECORDE2C)C Record Ambassadeur. 1891: Carl-August Borgstrom, Halda Watchmaking Company. 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! ()PDFs, DOCs, JPEGs, PNGs. Chuck. Brake plates for original brown 6500 are silver. I need the public to come forward with other examplesso I can confirmthe serial number andthevarious parts assembled,as original. Site customizations by DavidIQ. The box style below is Europeanand does not come with theGarcia wedge shapedbanner. 1952: A new unique casting reel, the Record Ambassadeur 5000 MOD SG was developed. Tfisher The last two numbers of six total can tell you what frame belongs to a given model. The last two numbers "00" would reflect the number of revisions made to the reel which are none in this example. Tom reply #3 Linewinder 1 year ago January I believe. We get asked this one all the time.what do the numbers on my Ambassadeur reel seat mean? This is an engineering marvel of its time, with many patented feature. Q-tips are the basic cleaning tool. 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. ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR 5000D BAITCASTING FISHING REEL~3.6:1~GREEN~3 SCREW~SWEDEN. 1939: Record Taximeter, the smallest taximeter of the time, designed by Gote Borgstrom was developed and ready for production. Original/Reproductions: Plates, Decals, Handles, etc. This is an example of a 5000A with gray arbor/black flange spool. This reel was found by agentleman in Texas that contacted me for more information. Sign up for a new account in our community. This one has the partially rounded screw tops Ok, flat head screws were no longer in use after 1961 or so. I was able to narrow down the date of this 5000B with shipping record information Iobtained for serial number 500275. 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. Some of the design changes are, but not limited to, handles, handle nuts, side plates, take down knobs, star drag wheels, spool tension caps and others. I used a Mitchell 300 until I was about thirteen or fourteen, when my father decided it was time for me to take the next step-- an Ambassadeur 5000! In 1993, Olympic merged with Mamiya, a manufacturer of photographic equipment; the merged company was rebrand as Mamiya-OP. The 5500CDL below is a forgery. ORCA Online Forum - Feel free to talk or ask about ALL kinds of old tackle here, with an emphasis on old reels! I have an ambassadeur 5000c with the number 21466 on the foot. A lot of guys make the mistake of trying to add bearings to the 5000 Series reels. First year of production is 1977. 1969: ABU acquires Haldex Taximeter Company in Halmstad and built a new 5,000ft factory producing rods across the street from their reel factory. This is the modelmost people generally refer to as ". Could there be more? Started Thursday at 04:28 PM. prize or commemorative reel or something. This change was another way to curtail cost and was more than likely introduced near the end of production. 6 figure number 71xxxx OR xx71xx with 70 as the first 2 or the middle 2 will give you the year. This is a harsh stripper but used carefully, it can do wonders for a reels appearance. "ABU" engraving is located underneath the spool cap. Search for: Search. Started 5 hours ago, By 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 This is the first presentation model Abu made and was introduced in 1962. 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. 5. Many of the parts inside this example are for Record models. 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. In February 1976, version number "01" was added and remained this way throughout its production life ending in early 1977. It was not that #1~#231 were missing from the entry, it was that the first number of the book was prestamped from 0232. This design masterpiece was however put to a stop due to Second World War. Lot number 751100 is the earliest production date found for this model. This reel was . Pre-1980 ABU production items do not have "7" hook font. It may have been due to the very low numbers of 5001C produced with smooth foot and grooved rims. If you can not, its definitely a serial number. Only the 3-screw version was included. Garcia's fishing season begins in July and ends in June the following year. Finding one new in the box would indeed command a high value. In the same year, the Ambassadeur 1500C, 4500, 4500C, 4600C, 5500 (Red and Champagne Gold), 5500D, 6500 and 6600C Reels were also introduced. Jordan Hewitt. Correct Record 6000 handle with a portion of the counterweight machined. The residue particles form a barrier between metal and dye causing incomplete anodization. 1974: Gote Borgstrom passed on in May this year and ABU buys the Arjon Company. This reel has bushing and not bearings if it is a 5000. This reel is made in Sweden. Acetone will melt it. When each new model first came out, the assigned lot number always ended with "00." Carriage screw nut part #2234has beendiscontinued. Many of them also have Roman Numeral marks etched into the brake plate's bridge, inside both side plates and the frame. 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. MyTackleBox.AbuAmbassadeur, 2. I don't know how long you've had the reel, but sometimes folks will replace parts as needed over the years. Virtually all known have beveled rims and either mushroom or screwdriver style takedown screws. 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.". Serial numbers are being mixedasboth models are being made at this point. The left plate is Simon Shimomura's. Thanks FSREPAIR Advanced Board Poster Posts: 276 The 5000C had its own set of serial numbers which started at 10001. The best part of this combo is the box sticker with matching serial number of the reel. The design of Small Ambassadeur was enduring. In the late 1970s, ABU introduced its high speed model with the Thumbar. Carriage screw nut (part #2234) isdiscontinued for 2nd series 2000and the reader will notice other part modifications or exclusions all together. This was a great moment for me. Featured in the Garcia Fishing Annual, 1976 edition, this beauty was described as the Superb Addition to the family to complement the Ambassadeur family as an addition which was not only small and light but was also able to perform as good as her larger siblings. 1962: The popular High-End Gold-Plated Ambassadeur De Luxe was introduced for the first time. You need to register here in order to participate. Actually when first produced, it didn't have a clicker but was sold with a counter balanced handle and large capacity spool. It could have been filled by the sporting goods outlet where it was purchased new. Earliest lot number I've recorded for 5000C. With the introduction of Ambassadeur 2050 in 1964, parts for the first series 2000 such as the carriage screw and others were redesigned to mirror those found in the 2050. I was intrigued by the reel because the handle nut was the second style round top with oil port and this was thought to never be offered on the 5000C De Luxe. In the 1960s and 70s, Galveston, Texas was where my family spent its free time. Bait clicker is in place but the frame is still 4-screw. The Ambassadeur 2000 was introduced in 1962 while its narrow spool cousin 2050 made its debut in 1964. Each case came with correct paperwork for the reel packaged, a spare parts tube, oil bottle and wrench. Common1st series side plateshowing carriage screw nut part #2234. The reel is jet black in color, with the external metallic parts plated in Genuine 24 kt. The Ambassadeur 1500C and 2500C described inthis section refers to Small Ambassadeur reels produced from 1975 to 1985 (forSmall Ambassadeurs produced after 1985, please refer to the Small ABU Ambassadeur Section). I can only verify my experience with this product for reels in their "original condition" mfg. Started January 23, 2014, By "X" stood for "extra" spool filled with line. It was only available for the 1962 season and dropped from the line after that making it one of the hardest reels to collect. First off I will need to know how many pillar screws are on the left side plate? Started Friday at 06:46 PM, By There is nofriction washer installed which is typicalfor this model. They were only 570 units apart on the assembly line. The quality of his reels meets or exceeds the same quality standards set by ABU in the 1970's. 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. At the same time, ABU also manufacture OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) reels for Pebeco. This reel is engraved "ABU" and was mfg 'd. Gold plating is missing in several areas youshouldn't see duringnormal use or handling. Each of these piece was serialized (the serial number on this piece was masked). Roman Numeral markIIis foundinside both side plates, frame and brake plate. New Member. 1975: Described as the Superb Addition to the Family, Ambassadeur 2500C was the first Small Ambassadeur to be introduced into the Ambassadeur Family. by fishbugman Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:18 pm, Post Currently, the earliest lot number I've found for model 6000 is #070400 made in July, 1964. The term, This is the plate opposite the handle. We don't know the answer to that because it would be impossible to verify. Gold !!! *Ambassadeur 5000D with Champagne Gold Sideplate and Frame was introduced in November. Ships in 13 - 19 business days Ships in 13 - 19 business days Watch the color instantly come back to life! Started February 16, By Although earlier direct drive models were produced by ABU, the 5000D was quite different. I once owned #26227 (below)new in the box withthe silver spool arbor. Copyright 2015 by Fred Ribb - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Models listed here can be read by the third type: 1500C, 2500C, 4000D, 4500(C), 4600C, 5000 (A B. Asterisk * denotes the 5000C as starting out with serial numbers in 1966 when production started. This stunning 5000C De Luxe is owned by Billy Taylor and is unequaled in both beauty and Ambassadeur history. 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. AU $101.42 postage. Chrome latch "Ambassadeur OF Sweden" in script, no crest, (very rare), ca. 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. Lowestserial number known at present for 5000CDL - #10145. 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. Community Software by Invision Power Services, Inc. Community Software by Invision Power Services, Inc. . I also a ABU AMBASSADEUR MODEL 5000 REEL WITH THE SERIAL NUM By entering this site you declare Serial numbers are for reels mfg 'd. In this a One-Stop website, you will gain insights of the histories and also featured photos of these Fine Fishing Equipment of the various models; Enhancing your Collection and Increasing your overall fishing experience. 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. A reel purchased sometime during the Summer of 1972 could have old stock parts from 1971 assembled to it. This one is chocolate in color. AU $70.00. The complete list of bronze bushing models are listed here: 4000D, 4500, 5000(A,B,D) 5500(D) 6000, 6500 and 7000. Smallest (earliest) Serial Number on Ambassadeur 5000 model: As I have previously stated in my book, I have been chasing the smallest (earliest) serial number for (RECORD) Ambassadeur 5000 model. Brass latch, "Ambassadeur OF Sweden" in script, no crest (rare), ca. #100702 dates this reel to October 1967. . Recognizing subtle differences in tooling is the key. When I checked the serial number on the reel, that's when I knew something very unusual may be in the works. Simon has said, "It's a continual process to find the two sequential serial numbers that define the frame change from 4-screw to 3-screw." Lot number 740500 has no design changes. With the new 5000C De Luxe being assembled as early as 1969, it made good sense to use old stock gold parts until exhausted. 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 All information on this page is my interpretation and opinion about the history of the Ambassadeur reel as I understand it. Schematicshows 1st & 2ndseries 2000with its narrow spool cousin 2050. The last two digits in a lot numberidentify the current number ofmechanicalor design changes made to any given model. An example might be 080400. Frames can not be swapped without you knowing it due to its version number. 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. 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. G2000 decal replaces "Ambassadeur 2000" cursive engraving. 0 bids. If your 5000 has a spool with this color arrangement, please contact me so I can record it. How old is i Crank nut threading for Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000? With the Ambassadeur 1500C ceasing her production in March 1979, the Ambassadeur 2500C resumed her production, with smaller quantity only for special orders; to Europe till 1982 and Japan till 1985 respectively. PM me if interested. Now that ithas surfaced, where are the other 221 items? I know its from Sweden but I'm haveing trouble finding any information about it. Production was 1961 and introduction was 1962. 5001C production was 1971 and introduction to the market was 1972. Anodized finish inside Simon's plates are 100%. famous ABU Ambassadeur 5000 which has a number like 118158 which Numbers would soon run out, due to world wide popularity. Since it was introduced in Sweden in 1952 and made its debut in the US at the New York Worlds Fair in 1954. 5000 HOW TO DATE CODE by fishbugman Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:07 pm Can anyone tell me how to date these reels. The capacity of the reel is 205 yds 12 lb line, 180 yds 14lb line, and In question is the left plate's numbered bearing housing with "hook" or "tear-drop" shape font on the leading edge of the number "7". 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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). These reels are still functional today; some close to 70 years later. Also in the same year, ABU introduced the Ambassadeur 5000X and 1750 series reels. As many will know, the Record Ambassadeur 5000 was designed by ke Murvall, starting in the late 1940s. Lot #097200 September/1972. Thats the year that the reel was produced. It was a mutt! While true, there are ways to determineifa transitional 6000 is authentic. SWEDEN. My Tackle Box, Abu Ambassadeur was created with the intent of sharing the Rich History and Fine Engineering Design of Fishing Equipment with anyone who appreciates them as much as I do. Note the absence of the screw head at the top, indicating 3-screw frame. (Note: The following 3 pictures of the #223 reel are courtesy of Cameron Park Angler Steve Oliver!). In 1954, RECORD Ambassadeur 5000 (no SG marking) made its debut in the United States. Those stamped "oil" twice, were manufactured in 1965 and 1966, A reproduction part is best described as anABU manufactured part made afterthe classic era ended which is generally accepted as 1979. The marks were used to coordinate color depth. Small Abu Ambassadeur The Ambassadeur 1500C and 2500C described in this section refers to Small Ambassadeur reels produced from 1989 till Present (for Small Ambassadeurs produced before 1985, please refer to Classic Abu Ambassadeur, Ambassadeur 1500C & 2500C Series ). Let dry and repeat once. Adjustment of the knurled aluminum knob sets the desired tension of drag washer pressure. Red Abu Ambassadeur No. It is spotless and has the leather case with oil & spare parts. Second type: MMYYXX.month, actual year, revision. I believe you will have to contact "Fred" directly for that answer. 6 figure serialized 179911 is from the 50's to early 60's. 6 figure numbers xx06xx is mid-60's replace the 0 in the middle with the number 6. More about these two reels can be found in my discovery of the 4-screw 5000C De Luxe near the top of this page. Started October 27, 2022, By Ambassadeur 4000D and 5000D , * Ambassadeur 5500C ()1979, 1974: Gote Borgstrom 5ABU Arjon. Reels. As of 2/17/17 I'm 387 units apart from where 5000C serial numbers were discontinued and lot numbers took over. 1896: The First Halda Taximeter was produced. 1941: ABU presented her first series of Casting Reels to the Swedish Wholesalers, the RECORD 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700 and 1800. This confirms both box and reel were assembled together at the factory in 1965. Olympic was a tackle manufacturer and Japan agent for many reputable brands like Fin-Nor, Heddon and Luhr-Jensen from 1989 to 1993. 1972: ABU produced the Ambassadeur 5500C and 6500C. In order to reasonably determine that the frame may be factory original, I've listed 5 major exterior parts below that should be checked first. December 31, 1976. 5000..Introduced to the American market in 1954, Record Ambassadeur 5000 came equipped with a standard capacity spool. 1 SG Sfariska Glidlager. S/N 96601. 2nd series side plate. This reel had a 4-screw frame. Record 6000 was introduced in 1955 and production ceased by the end of 1957. Acetone evaporates quickly and removes all fingerprints to give your reel the mirror finish it had when it left the assembly line. This chart may or may not make it easier, but it will shed a bit of light on the subject! As an example, lets use a known lot number of 73 09 02 or a random serial number of 71 13 09. Correct star drag will have straight cut ends only, as this one is tear drop shaped. The reel foot has dimples around it's lot number. One will often hear the terms 3-screw and 4-screw in reference to the Ambassadeur reels. Every part on this reel is what one would expect to see assembled to a Record model. 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