Help ID Fly Reel and Information. BarDon?

[drexelantiques]

Machined aluminum flyreel. Very well made. Probably a prototype. Marked on the backplate: By BarDon . M.A. Marked inside the spool: by bardon m.a. CONN. (I take this to be Connecticut.). MA means Model A. On the foot: model A 2/4 1970 serial A-0001. Set up for right hand wind. Frame, foot, line guard, handle, all aluminum. Screws plated brass or steel Central spindal that the spool mounts on steel. Brass or copper bushing. Click looks to be steel with a copper or brass spring. Click gear on spool steel. Spool latch copper of brass. Sideplates are 2 3/4 inches. across. Spool is 2 1/2 inches. Width of spool 3/4 inch. Foot is 2 1/2 inches. I have been told this reel was part of a seven reel set of Abercrombie & Fitch prototypes that were given or taken home by a retiring A&F executive, and sold in an estate auction. I have been fortunate enough to purchase three of the 7, mine are on the top row of the case.

First Reel:



Second Reel:



Third:



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You can see all the photos at the bottom of the following page:

http://www.drexelantiques.com/huntingandfishingbadges.html

Any help with more information, or help with finding the other 4 reels, would be appreciated.
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[drexelantiques]

The second reel I purchased from another seller. No click or drag fitted. Notice the Abercrombie & Fitch sticker in the third photo. Marked on the foot "Model -B- 2/4/1970 Serial A-0001" inside the spool k "By Bardon MB Conn and on the back By Bardon MB. MB is Model B. Written inside in magic marker "3 3/4 oz". Spool is 2 3/4 x 3/4 inch, overall reel is 3 inches. Aluminum with steel spindle. I think this reel is the one on the bottom left of the case.

The third reel is closer to the finished product. Gold and black anodized aluminum frame. No markings. Spool is 2 1/2 inches x 3/4 inch. Reel is 2 3/4 inches overall. Notice this one not only has a click, but also a drag as part of the click. Very unusual cam to adjust the drag, or turn it to where it is just a click. I think this is the reel in the top middle of the case
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