I can't seem to find any information on this reel anywhere. It looks like a late model. Made in Mohawk, NY, USA.
Back is ported and looks a lot like an MG-7. Skirted spool. The paint finish is not the best either.
But I am wondering what the B or the BX stands for. Bass or black?











Any reference information or reels papers would be appreciated.
Thanks

Looks like it has the desirable dual arm configuration of the later US Models

I found this in my reference files that I keep. It shows the M6 for 30yds of DT6-F with 100yds of backing. The Dual Click-Pawl adjustment information is from a Martin LM Series manual which looks to be the same as the M6. Note in the first paragraph it says to remove one of the pawls after choosing left or right wind. The reel pictured does have one pawl removed. Also helpful is the way the pawls are removed and put back in.

It looks like a cross between the MG-7 (back plate) and the Trophy series ( dual drag and the same silver medallion on the spool). Cool reel that I watched on Ebay. I’m going to line up a Martin Trophy 4/5 today.

They call it "dual adjustable drag," but really it is a dual-arm click-"drag"/check. In use, a coil-spring powered single-pawl check as ever. This later configuration came about as LHW became the predominant mode--late 80s and then 90s. The original single arm design as manufactured favored RHW, and was "good enough," but not ideal as the arm's position and resistance relative to the pawl still favors RHW even if the pawl is flipped. Only the aysmmetrical pawl--by flipping it--could be changed to optimum LHW. If the single-arm design were produced by retooling for mirror image orientation, that would suit the LHW mode that became prevalent. But then the RHW swap would be make-do.

The dual-arm gives the same mechanical advantage if the pawl is oriented correctly and the correct arm chosen. As with most symmetrical check flat, leaf spring arrangements, this coil spring design is intended for use with one pawl engaged. On a rare occasion, both pawls could be engaged for greater pay resistance, but at the expense of increased wear and greater winding resistance. So this arrangement is "symmetrical" in the load that either arm will place on the pawl in wind or in pay. I suppose they could have done that with an identical mirror image separate arm, but that would necessitate a separate adjustor knob and cam for each arm.

Wow, good to mention the Trophy series, related in parts and design. The M 6 and 8 wouldn't draw much special notice, being just another of an excellent family of USA made reels--industrial chic from budget price on up.

Trophy: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13561&hilit=dual+pawl#p83552

The dual-arm set up was also used in the machined series of reels.

LM/Browning Strata: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=17769&hilit=innovations+Strata