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That is a sweet rod! I bet it has hauled in a few fish. Back when 40lb. fish were to numerous to count. Imagine what the fishing would be like today if the conservation push had started back in the 1940's?
I took a decent look at the rod. I agree what another poster stated. I think that when you remove the top section above the handle you will find that there is something inside of it. I am betting that, given the approx. age, it will be bamboo that you find. The metal skin might have been applied to protect the bamboo from the ravages of fishing the salt. If that is the case, I doubt the metal skin was an original option, it likely was added at a later date by a pro. rod builder.
The skin was likely dipped in Chromium like the bumper on old vehicles. Chromium is highly resistant to corrosion, like what the rod would face at the beach. And it could be done relatively cheap.
It might also be Nickel-Copper. This alloy, while in the presence of Salt Water, will leach Copper. That would explain the reddish- brown color on the surface. After cleaning the oxidation off the surface the color would be silver again. Given the approx. age this would be rather costly material to work with.
I doubt that it is Berrylium-Copper. Again for the cost factor. I want you to be aware that Berrylium is a known Carcinogen. Relax, let me explain before you pitch it in the trash. Berrylium is typically ingested through the lungs. So if you decide to clean the surface oxidation off, do it outside, wear a dust mask or some other type of respirator.
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