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Locking bolt handle

Patent drawing of an 1889 fishing reel showing a circular side plate with internal gear and friction mechanism, a cross-sectional view revealing the spool, hub, and rod-mounting frame with concave arms, and a plan view of the handle assembly with locking bolt and thumb-operated disk.

FISHING-REEL.George W. Prouty · January 29, 1889

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