SKU: VFT3869
For sale here is a F.E. Thomas Browntone Streamer Special. 9' feet, 6 5/8 oz.. Three pieces with two tips. The rod is in excellent+ restored condition. All sections are straight and full length. Attractive swelled butt. Beautiful agate stripping guide. Dark brown silks with black and gold jasper tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. Dark pumpkin colored cane. Blued ferrules size 18/64 and 11/64 with an excellent fit. Very nice medium fast action. Western style grip with a bit of ridging. Aluminum down-locking reel seat over walnut. The blued butt cap shows some honest wear. Original green bag and brass capped tube. A great classic rod well suited for big rivers, big bugs, and lots of wind.
From the FET ledger:
9’ Thomas Browntone, Streamer rod, with Hardy style locking seat, Hardy style grip, Dark Brown silk tipped with Jasper, and weighs 6 3/8 oz.
It was completed on 12/30/1937 and sold to Dr. A.H. McGuillan on 6/17/1938.
We attempt to ship all of our items via the United States Postal Service and do our best to ship at cost (if other shipping providers such as UPS / FedEx / DHL are required we may add a surcharge to the shipping costs stated below). Due to the importance of packing items carefully please allow up to two weeks for arrival (depending on how busy we are) though we certainly do our best to get items to you as expeditiously as possible. Our shipping rates are as follows, and are subject to change without notice.
Domestic Shipping - USA
Shipping |
Item Value
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Cost |
USPS Priority Mail | $0 – $49.99 | $7 |
USPS Priority Mail | $50 – $99.99 | $9 |
USPS Priority Mail | $100 – $199.99 | $15 |
USPS Priority Mail | $200 – $299.99 | $18 |
USPS Priority Mail | $300 – $499.99 | $22 |
USPS Priority Mail | $500 – $749.99 | $30 |
USPS Priority Mail | $750 – $1,249.99 | $38 |
USPS Priority Mail | $1,250 – $1,749.99 | $45 |
USPS Priority Mail | $1,750 – $2,499.99 | $52 |
USPS Priority Mail | $2,500 – $3,499.99 | $70 |
USPS Priority Mail | $3,500 – $4,999.99 | $100 |
USPS Priority Mail | $5,000 and up | $150 |
International Shipping - Canada
Shipping |
Item Value
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Shipping Cost |
USPS First Class Mail (only available for reels and other small packages) | $0 - $400 | $30 |
USPS Priority Mail | $0 - $1,000 | $50 |
USPS Express Mail | $0 - $599.99 | $65 |
USPS Express Mail | $600 – $999.99 | $75 |
USPS Express Mail | $1,000 – $1,499.99 | $80 |
USPS Express Mail | $1,500 – $1,999.99 | $85 |
USPS Express Mail | $2,000 – $3,499.99 | $100 |
USPS Express Mail | $3,500 – $4,999.99 | $120 |
USPS Express Mail | $5,000 and up | $175 |
International Shipping - Japan
Shipping |
Item Value
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Shipping Cost |
USPS First Class (only available for reels and other small packages) | $0 – $400 | $35 |
USPS Priority Mail International (6-10 days) | $0 – $999.99 | $68 |
USPS Express Mail International | $0 – $999.99 | $100 |
USPS Express Mail International | $1,000 – $1,799.99 | $110 |
USPS Express Mail International | $1,800 – $2,999.99 | $135 |
USPS Express Mail International | $3,000 – $4,999.99 | $150 |
USPS Express Mail International | $5,000.00 and up | $175 |
International Shipping - Rest of World
Shipping |
Item Value
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Shipping Cost |
USPS First Class (for reels and other small packages only) | $0 – $400 | $30 |
USPS Priority Mail International (6-10 days) | $0 – $999.99 | $60 |
USPS Express Mail International | $0 – $499.99 | $80 |
USPS Express Mail International | $500 – $999.99 | $90 |
USPS Express Mail International | $1,000 – $1,799.99 | $100 |
USPS Express Mail International | $1,800 – $2,999.99 | $115 |
USPS Express Mail International | $3,000 – $4,999.99 | $150 |
USPS Express Mail International | $5,000.00 and up | $175 |
All items come with a 3-day inspection period during which they can be returned to us for a full refund (provided that they are in the same condition in which they left our shop). Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. If an item is returned, we will issue a refund within 10 days. Refunds will be either administered by providing a check or, when possible, by canceling a credit card purchase.
Please note that any international customs duties (such as VAT, etc.) are the responsibility of the buyer. Massachusetts residents must pay a 6.25% sales tax on all purchases.