I think the wraps are original - they sure match the color on the A&F tube label.
it may be a Royal blank, which would date '66-72.
But hard to see the transluscent texture in your photo resolution.
Looks like a sweet rod.

From 1962-1964 Johnson Reels owned Phillipson and did not sell to third parties like A&F. In 1965 Bill Phillipson bought the company back and began selling to A&F and Orvis again. Because the rod is marked "Line #5", I think it was made after Phillipson got the company back. Line weight markings were first used on Phillipson rods during the Johnson Reel ownership period. The rod has reelseat parts that were used during the Johnson period also.

The wraps are very much A&F style. Whether they are original or not is difficult to determine. If not, they certainly were replicated to look like the originals. Otherwise, it is likely at some point an owner varnished the rod to keep it in good shape.

As always, keep the ferrule clean!


Tom

Great score. Phillipson built ...Super Z ferrules ...just a beautiful rod. I have and continue to search for one in this condition. I hope you enjoy it.
Carl

Thanks all...this helps. After doing some more searching online of photos of these rods, if it's been rewrapped, they got it correct right down to the black tipping...excited to get it in hand.

Considering pulling the trigger on this one too (Phillipson MF76), though I wasn't sure if $125 was too much to pay for it. I don't use 7.5 foot rods as much as 7' and below. Looks unused.

Thanks Ron...my hunting rarely includes ebay.

Sandman

Recieved it yesterday and wasted no time getting in the backyard with a DT5 and DT4...was instantly amazed with both lines...maybe a slight edge to the 4...this is a deep flexing rod with a soft tip...what a sweet caster...very smooth and on the slower side...it immediately reminded me of the FF70-4...softer than the FF70 and deeper flexing, like the FF70-4, but overall smoother...definitely the sweetest 7 footer I’ve cast...very pleased...

The condition is remarkable...not a scuff on the blank, the wraps are perfect...the cork has no ridging...a couple very small marks on the seat end...I really don’t know if this rod has been rebuilt (very meticulously restored to factory) or all original and with little use and well stored...the sock is perfect...the blank is not particularly translucent, not really at all...it reminds me of tobacco glass but very light in color, almost orange...will be a ton of fun on 16+ Rainbows...I don’t know how common these rods are, but everyone should have one...

Sandman

The rod appears to be built on an Eponite rod blank. They have that orange coloring if they haven't been exposed to much sunlight (similar to Fenwicks). I doubt the rod has been rebuilt, but you can never really say that it hasn't.

Now you need a photo of the rod with a fish.


Tom

I'm looking forward to a match with reel photo.

How about a Hardy LRH? Or maybe a Hardy made Scientific Anglers System 5? Or perhaps a Hardy Featherweight? Classics for a classic.


Tom

Chris, my closest to this version was 3" or 3-1/4" Beaudex/Pridex - but you have to watch the foot style - need either the square-ended pre-'58 foot or a Young Pfoot conversion.
Also line capacity - the 3" has a Teeny line - the 3-1/4 will fit a WF

Thanks Ron, can the Beaudex/Pridex reels be easily switched/converted to LHW?

Thanks reelill, exact same rod in similar condition. Further codifies the thought of being all original with potentially a coat of maintenance varnish.

Sandman

Thanks Ron. I can handle the spring bending...I'll get the pliers...been meaning to anyway...I did get the Wheeler screwdriver set a while ago.

I'll keep an eye out for 3 - 3 1/4" Beaudex or Pridex. I know these were branded Garcia too.

Sandman

Appreciate the heads up and photo...