The box says "spinning reel" but the papers say "SpinCasting reel." The series of these reels began in 1952, but the pictures I've chosen are from the 1953 trade catalog because the pages are bigger. So, which kind of reel is it? It looks like a a closed faced spincasting reel but it acts like a spinning reel. You place the reel below the rod and push the line against the rod to cast. Although other models have a drag and "non-reversing ratchet," the 1400 does not. I guess you just back reel as best you can. This series represents a whole new attempt for South Bend, and it did last for a time even at the relative large catalogue price. The box is very good, but the papers, conversely, were lain in the bottom of the box under the reel, and the cover is badly rubbed. There are oil stains as well. The SB Fast-Lock papers are unrelated to the reel, and must have been attached to the owner's rod by the string. He used the outfit for fly fishing which is possible. One paper mentions Carey flies from Northwest Streamer Flies, and the small ones, including the ones from the small envelope, are for fly line. There are even labels used to color code different fly line. All considered, this is an interesting combo. Priority mail, $11 shipping.