About this piece
Vintage Soviet Dolphin 10 spinning reel in metal. Collectible USSR fishing gear.
From the seller's notes
Vintage USSR Spinning Reel "Dolphin-10"
Up for sale is a classic Soviet-era "Dolphin-10" (Дельфин-10) spinning fishing reel. A great piece of vintage fishing history, perfect for collectors of Soviet sporting goods or vintage tackle enthusiasts.
Item Details:
- Brand/Model: Dolphin 10 (Дельфин 10)
- Origin: USSR
- Type: Spinning Reel
- Color: Black with silver-tone metal parts
- Condition: Used, vintage condition. The reel has visible signs of wear, including significant paint chipping and scratches on the metal body, particularly around the edges and the mounting foot. It comes with old fishing line still spooled. Please note: Sold as a vintage collectible, mechanical performance under actual fishing load is untested.
Please examine the provided photos carefully, as they are a major part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.
Specifications
- Fishing Type
- Freshwater Fishing
- Era
- Soviet Era
- Fish Species
- All Freshwater
- Text/Language
- Cyrillic
- Original/Reproduction
- Original
- Condition
- Used vintage
- Quantity
- One of a kind
- Ships from
- Pavlograd, Ukraine
- US shipping
- Included in price
Shipping to the United States is included in the price.
- Orders are packed and shipped from Pavlograd, Ukraine, within 1–3 business days.
- Shipping to the United States is included in the price of every item. There is no extra charge at checkout.
- We ship with Ukrposhta. Delivery usually takes 3–6 weeks.
- Import duties and taxes: the buyer pays any customs duties and fees charged by US customs. We cannot predict them in advance.
- Packaging: items are wrapped to protect them in transit. Fragile items (glass, porcelain, ceramics) are packed separately.
- Tracking: registered parcels get a tracking number. Tracking updates may be limited once the parcel leaves Ukraine.
- Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for items that match their listing description.
- Items must be returned in the condition received, in their original packaging where applicable.
- Vintage items sold as "as-is," "untested" or "for parts" are final sale.
- To start a return, contact us at epochsoviet@gmail.com with your order number and a short description of the issue.
- Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 5–10 business days of receiving the return. Return shipping is paid by the buyer, unless the item is wrong or not as described.
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Original Soviet object
Authentic item from the USSR period, not a reproduction.
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Honest condition
Wear, marks and working status are described, not hidden.
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Photographed as is
What you see in the photos is exactly what you receive.
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Packed with care
Fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed separately.
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Tracked shipping
Sent from Ukraine with a tracking number, US shipping included.
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14-day returns
Return any item that does not match its description.
Original Soviet objects · Described honestly
Condition guide
- New old stockUnused, from old warehouse stock
- ✓ Used vintageThis item
- As-is / for partsSold untested or not working
Care & handling
- 1Store in a dry place with stable temperature.
- 2Leather: use a conditioner sparingly.
- 3Metal: wipe dry to prevent oxidation.
- 4Textiles: gentle hand wash only.
Frequently asked questions
Is this item authentic?+
Yes. It is an original object from the Soviet period. Where the age or origin is uncertain, the listing says so.
Does the price include shipping?+
Yes. Shipping to the United States is already included. Import duties, if any, are paid by the buyer.
How long does delivery take?+
Orders ship from Ukraine within 1–3 business days. Delivery to the US usually takes 3–6 weeks.
Can I get more photos?+
Yes. Write to us before ordering and we will send extra photos or details.