Orvis Battenkill - 7'6 5wt Bamboo Rod 7'1" The end cap has a

The end cap has a brass plaque hand engraved with a light scroll work treatment and "Spinoza Rod Co serial #12

Spigot ferrules with a 1/4" gap to allow for wear over time

I've also attached the original T&T catalog description from 2002

Optimized for left hand retrieve

The original script was saved in the refinishing process though it is a bit smudged

Orvis Battenkill - 7'6 5wt Bamboo Rod 7'1" The end cap has aFor sale here is an Orvis Battenkill 7 1 2 foot impregnated bamboo rod for a 5 weight line. Labeled as weighing 3 7 8 oz. but comes in at 4. 10 oz. on our scale. Serial #51614. Made in 1968. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features darkly tempered cane that highlights the grain of the bamboo nicely. Chestnut brown wraps as per usual for Orvis rods. Bright guides, oxidized ferrules. Bright