Is this the original tip ring for a Chapman 500?

[Tonytoned]

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.

[RBTraditional]

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….

[Jeremy Croxall]

Yes, that was the style of ring fitted to the standard 500.

[Tonytoned]

Yes, that was the style of ring fitted to the standard 500.

Thanks Jeremy. I did wonder if was original.

[Fredline]

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.

[Tonytoned]

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.

Thanks Fredline.

[Tonytoned]

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….

Actually I looked at a few pictures online with very same tip ring. Thanks for your help.

[OldRod]

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)

[Barbelbonce]

It certainly is one of the original pattern. Good to see it. They have been replaced on many, many 500s.
Mike

[Tonytoned]

It certainly is one of the original pattern. Good to see it. They have been replaced on many, many 500s.
Mike

That's good to hear Mike. Thanks for that.