I think with a little maintenance, those Abus will last for ever. Mine is from 1969. I got it off eBay. It was dirty and needed new lube and oil. But that's all I've had to do to it and it casts like a dream. I've added a larger, modern handle though.
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skeetbum
Nice catch. Used a 5001c for a lot of years. Bearings got weak, gave it to my brother who took it for a clean and new bearings and it’s still cookin last I heard. Great reels, better drag.
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