This model was product in early 70's by OFMER in italy for U.S. market only

The Ofmer Hawthorne was marketed only by a U.S. vendor : Montgomery Ward , and sold in US market only

All those versions made for US market have perfect paint "saltwater proof " and chromed parts (U.S. market has request best models , paint and best mechanical on their versions )

VERY HARD TO FIND REEL