Markings
New ParagraphThe following table, excerpted from Sinclair's book, explains the different labels and stampings on Divine rods and the years they were used. These markings apply to both bait and fly rods.
Marking #0

This one is not in Sinclair, I have only seen it on a single rod and am making the assumption that it pre-dates the more common markings.

? - 1879

Marking #1

1879-1885

Marking #2

1885-1888

Marking #3

1888-1890
Marking #4

1890-1900

Marking #5

Same as #4, but with addition of a numeric serial number.

1900-1910
Marking #6

Same as mark #5 only with s/n on opposite side of butt cap, or in another location, and with a letter in the s/n.

1910-1916
Marking #7

While the white decal is the most commonly seen, occasionally you'll see one with an olive background and finer lettering.

Decal on rod shaft, s/n on reel seat hardware.

1917 - 1926
Marking #8

Script Decal on rod shaft, s/n on reel seat hardware.  Various background colors, white being most common.

1926 -1928
Marking #9

The most elegant of all. Not visible on the scan are small flourishes at each of the decals four corners.

Gold foil decal on rod shaft, s/n on reel seat hardware.

1928 - ?
Model Specific

In my collection the Pathfinder has a different label than other Divine rods. It is the only label I've seen that has the rod model on it. I suspect the Echo, and Peacemaker models do as well. No serial numbers are present on rods marked in this manner.

1928 - ?
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