Made in the USA in the 1970's Made with the same parts in the same factory as the Pflueger Medalist DA. Difference in appearance and finish only, the plastic parts: the handle, brake adjusting screw, and spool cam cover are black instead of ivory. The finish is a hammered black finish. Shakespeare purchased Pflueger in the mid 1960's, closed down the Akron, Ohio Plant in 1968 or 1969 and moved production to Fayetteville, Arkansas in 1970. Mechanically this reel is in excellent condition, most of the black hammered finish on the back plate was loose and has been removed. Should make a great user. Set up for Left hand wind I do my best to keep shipping costs to a minimum while including tracking services.