Martin automatic fish reel

Question
just wondering about a old martin fly reel .. This one is marked on the underside... Martin Novelty Co. Ilion, N.Y. Which is the next town west of Mohawk ... and Ilion is the home town of Remington guns.. Does it have a collector value ?? How old is it ?? Oh , it's in working condition and good shape ....  Thanks

Answer
Ken,

for the most part Martin automatic fly reels don't generate too much value. They were low cost high volume reels in their time...and survived very well.

They date back into the 1920s and are still made today.

They run in the 5-$30 range depending on model and  condition. Most are well used and sell at the lower end.


Bob