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Hiram leonard

Patent drawing of a circular fishing reel showing a perspective view with crank handle and cross-bar frame (Fig. 1), a cross-sectional side view (Fig. 2), and an internal view of the click mechanism with ratchet, dog, and spring (Fig. 3).

IMPROVEMENT IN REELS FOR FISHING-LINESFrancis J. Philbrook · June 12, 1877

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