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First Garcia Mitchell 307

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:37 pm
by somarkram
Just recently purchased a #307 reel thanks for having just a great website.1st question was the 307 just a variant of the 300 series reel,2nd where can I get a schematic for the reel, other than Ebay are there any other places to get parts? Thanks again Mark

Re: First Garcia Mitchell 307

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 12:25 am
by piscesman
1st of all :text-welcomeconfetti: to the site. Do some searching here as it will be leaving here and going to FB. The 307 is a left-handed version of the 306. Heavy duty freshwater and intermediate for salt water. Not sure where you can get a schematic. I have some but what is the date on your reel?? Normally stamped on foot where it meets the rod seat.
Kim

Re: First Garcia Mitchell 307

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:11 pm
by somarkram
Thanks for your reply my 307 is a right handed version from what I have read it was available in left I did find a schematic they are out there not sure of the date numbers are hard to read gotta find my magnifying glass LOL

Re: First Garcia Mitchell 307

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:41 pm
by somarkram
as far as I can read the series # is 48752 could this be correct?

Re: First Garcia Mitchell 307

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:07 pm
by GreatLaker
somarkram,
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards,
Bill
Mitchell 307 Schematic-my book.jpg
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Re: First Garcia Mitchell 307

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:36 pm
by Sandman
Mark, that serial number is a very low 306/307 number. If correct, it is a first year production of 1958. There is a good chance you are unable to read a preceding number indicating a later production. There were always the digit 0 preceding that low of a serial number. Does your reel have a yellow Garcia sticker on it?

Sandman

Re: First Garcia Mitchell 307

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:18 pm
by Sandman
Here is a pair of 1958 versions.

Sandman
306.307 MRM.jpg
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