abu garcia abumatic 1276sli spincast reel Syncro 170 bearing system and durable stainless steel front cone these pre Abumatic® 1276SLI Spincast Product Review

This is the earliest known 5000C De Luxe that I'm aware of

The only problem experienced was the "exploding" of a spool due largely to my storing it in a hot garden shed with a tightly loaded spool of monofilament, which expanded with consequent shattering

Abu Garcia Black Max Spinning Reel Features - Machined aluminum spool - 3 ball bearings plus 1 roller bearing - Everlast bail system - Slow oscillation - Rocket line management system - Rocket spool lip design Abu Garcia Black Max Spinning Reel Specifications - Bearings: 4 (3 BB + 1RB) - Gear Ratio: 5.1:1 - Line Per Handle Turn: 29" - Line Capacity (Lb Test/Yards): MONO 10/210, 12/180, 14/150 - Max Drag: 14 lb - Weight: 9.60 oz - Drag Material: Oiled Felt - Braid Capacity (Lb/Yds): 14/210 - Reel Spool Material: Aluminum - Reel Size: 40 - Drag Type: Front - Retrieve Position: Left or Right - Model Number: BMAXSP40-C (Clam Pack) - Manufacturer Number: 1398090 - UPC: 036282324763

These are the last 6500 Pro Rocket reels made in Sweden before the plant closed.

5 Stainless Steel ball bearings + 1roller bearing provides smooth operation