Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 9'3" Western style grip is soiled

Western style grip is soiled but in great shape

The "Mahogany" label is defined from the stunning dark cane finish

and the prior description is as follows (we've included the prior photos in the listing as well):

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Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 9'3" Western style grip is soiledFor sale here is a Payne Model 202 bamboo rod in original condition from the 1950's. 8' 3 2 for a 5 weight line. The rod weighs 4 3 4 oz (4 1 8 oz per the hang tag). A classic Payne rod with the "Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the reel seat. The rod is wrapped brown with gold edges. The grip is western style and has been cleaned with no ridging present. The reel seat is uplocking over a spanish cedar insert. Complete with ferrule plugs