THIS ITEM IS NEW OLD STOCK - BRASS MAY SHOW SIGNS OF AGE FROM OXIDATION.
Can be cleaned with Brasso or similar brass cleaning product if desired, but spotting is generally only cosmetic.
NOTES
On some older 200M reels: It has come to our attention that there was an older run of 200M reels that have the 98-60 gear sleeve on them instead of the 98-155 gear sleeve. Check the diameter of the ratchet from point to point:
98-60 = 7.5/10 in.
98-155 = 6/10 in.
At some time in the past the spindle on the bridge had a smaller diameter (0.125 or 1/8") and the sleeves had smaller holes.
Older / Early reel notes
Older 140 and 155 reels from the 1940s-1960s? (change date unknown) had a felt washer inset under the 98-155 Sleeve on the bridge.
This older sleeve had a wider indentation than the modern sleeve does, to allow for the washer. (see product photos)
We do NOT have a part number for that felt washer.