Vintage Southbend 943 True Min-Buck Trolling Lure circa 1914

Up for auction is an Iconic True Rare Southbend #943 Trolling Bucktail Lure 3 Hook Version. This lure was only offered in the catalog and has a rare early fatter body and was manufactured from 1914-1919 with marked props and perfect white glass eyes its wood body measures 3 inch in length. A larger 5 hook version was also made. Paint is still on belly weight & great color excellent condition with red buck tail. The side hooks are staggered and the props were stamped Southbend on one wing and Bait co. on the other. A unusual rare find in the world of fishing lures. I have been a collector for several years and have now decided to part ways with my highly prized items.