Fiishing pole 411

Question
I recently added a new 鰈d"pole to my collection.I am having a difficult time finding 411 on it.If you cant help maybe you can advise another site.The pole info is as follows ARMAX metal collapsible 4 sections approx 5ft oa.On handle is stamped ARMAX Trade Mark Made USA 7030 Pat appld for NO pat #s It is in good condition.Has unique reel seat hold down Chromed seat butt cap &ferrule housing. I would like all 411 available and a guesstamate on value Thank  you for any help you can provide DJW So Cal

Answer
Dave ,
If you have been searching for information on your metal fishing rod using the term 'pole', I am not surprised if did not find  information. A pole is a eastern European while a rod is a fishing tool.

I don't understand collapsible 4 sections approx specifically '5ft oa' nor 'unique reel seat hold down Chromed seat butt cap & ferrule housing'? You also have some texting abbreviations, that I am pretty sure, someone who knows vintage rods like me, is not going to get.

Price Book:
Antique & Collectible  Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide by Homel, Dan. 1997 #2nd edition 2000# add about 30% for age of book.

Some Armax rods were made by Winchester.
Homel does not list the Armax #7030.

Here are 2 steel Armax brand rods in Homel with values for poor, good, excellent condition respectively.

Telescopic steel fly/bait rod 9' with reversible handle    20   50   100
Tubular steel bait casting rod 4 1/2' #4/1# c.1930          20   45   95

The only time I have seen these metal rods sell for more than 25 was to a restaurant to decorate a wall.
A recent search of completed items on ebay confirms the above 'guesstamate'.

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Mac