Extremely Rare 1946 - Excellent TOP game lure from 80 years ago Popping Nose Single Swisher WEEZEL SPARROW logo-less Early version Weezel Bait Company The Weezel Sparrow WEEZEL BAIT COMPANY THE WEEZEL SPARROW In the 1940s, during the dawn of poppers like HEDDON Old Heddon Chugger and CREEK CHUBB PLANKER, the Weezel Bait Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, began selling THE WEEZEL SPARROW with mallard feathers and THE WEEZEL BOPPER without feathers. The Weezel Sparrow, named for its appearance as a "chirping sparrow," is an excellent TOP game lure that imitates small birds making a commotion near the water. Note: Heddon Magnum Torpedo, Baby Torpedo, Weezel Sparrow with logo, and advertisements from the time in the images are not included in the sale. [Catalog Data] * 1946 - * Early type before patent * No WEEZEL SPARROW logo on the body * Popping nose head * Total length 3" (75mm) * Weight 1/2oz (14.1g) * COL. BR - SPARROW BROWN * Replaced with Mustad long shank hook 3553 size 1 Note: Catalog data and actual measurements may differ. This is a vintage item from 80 years ago, so there are signs of aging such as dirt, scratches, paint peeling, rust on the rig, and missing mallard feathers. Please understand that this is a vintage item.