Question
Grainger Victory
Hello, We would like to know if you could tell us how much this Grainger Victory vintage rod is? This rod is for fly or casting and the reel sits below or above the cork handle. it also, comes with a case and a aluminum carrying . The rod is 9ft. long with one tip and 81/2 ft.long with other. We are looking to sell this rod, we have sent a picture for you to see.
Thank You,
Randy Glasgow
AnswerRandy,
I am going to give you an estimated resale value.
It is a Goodwin Granger bamboo fly rod , made in Denver , CO , my hometown, where I still reside and fish the wonderful rivers in the Colorado mountains.
I can't tell for sure the condition of the rod. It is probably not excellent , the 2nd tip being broken. They should all be the same length. If you sell it on line - get several more , better pictures.
Wright & McGill took over Granger after WWII. So you rods is pre 1946.
Most Grangers I see are from post 1929. The model Victory was not made in the pre 1929 era.
The Victory model sold for $18 in 1947 so there was some left over inventory in those first years. It was a medium price for Granger / W&McG rods
You can verify the above in
Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook by Michael Sinclair
9 foot rods resale for 10-20% less than short rods.
Price Book:
Antique & Collectible Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide by Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) add about 30% for age of book.
Homel gives the Granger model "Victory" trout fly rod 8 1/2' with an extra tip, 3 sections the value of $75, 175 and $350 for poor, good, and excellent condition respectively.
You might get 150 for it , check ebay , restored I might get 600 for it. email macsrods@yahoo.com for more info.
Luck,
Mac
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