Is this the original tip ring for a Chapman 500?
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Is this the original tip ring for a Chapman 500?
Hello Everyone
Is this the original tip ring for this particular rod, its not the deluxe, just a standard Chapman 500. Obviously time has aged the tip guide, to me it looks like it has been on the rod for quite a while.
All help would again be very appreciated. I thank you.
Hope these images help.
Is this the original tip ring for this particular rod, its not the deluxe, just a standard Chapman 500. Obviously time has aged the tip guide, to me it looks like it has been on the rod for quite a while.
All help would again be very appreciated. I thank you.
Hope these images help.
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Re: Is this the original tip ring for a Chapman 500?
Strangely enough I bought a 500 for a friend a few years back, it was in mint condition and came with exactly the same tip ring which surprised me as I’d never seen one like that before….
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Re: Is this the original tip ring for a Chapman 500?
Yes, that was the style of ring fitted to the standard 500.
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Re: Is this the original tip ring for a Chapman 500?
Thanks Jeremy. I did wonder if was original.Jeremy Croxall wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:04 pm Yes, that was the style of ring fitted to the standard 500.
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Re: Is this the original tip ring for a Chapman 500?
Chapmans in order to be more competitive compromised on their fittings. The tip is a classic example. However, the cane and build are first class.
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Actually I looked at a few pictures online with very same tip ring. Thanks for your help.RBTraditional wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:43 pm Strangely enough I bought a 500 for a friend a few years back, it was in mint condition and came with exactly the same tip ring which surprised me as I’d never seen one like that before….
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Re: Is this the original tip ring for a Chapman 500?
I am sure knowledgable forum members are correct in their comments above.
If you want the definitive answer, John Chapman is a very helpful man, and I am sure would respond to your question (as he has in the past to mine)
If you want the definitive answer, John Chapman is a very helpful man, and I am sure would respond to your question (as he has in the past to mine)
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Re: Is this the original tip ring for a Chapman 500?
It certainly is one of the original pattern. Good to see it. They have been replaced on many, many 500s.
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That's good to hear Mike. Thanks for that.Barbelbonce wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:31 pm It certainly is one of the original pattern. Good to see it. They have been replaced on many, many 500s.
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