Hardy Brass Face Perfect 3 1/2" Fly Reel 8'3" few stainless fittings

few stainless fittings

The rod has typical P&M blued ferrules with a red witness mark

The rod features dark tempered cane characteristic of older Orvis rods

Burgundy wraps with small reverse twist guides

The top and bottom edge of the grip also have a red tint left from the red rod bag

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 3 1/2" Fly Reel 8'3" few stainless fittingsFor sale here is a scarce brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 3 1 2" diameter with Hardy's 1896 check. Excellent plus original condition. Brilliant external finish remaining. Full length cast foot is unmolested, other than some faint etchings. Ivory handle spins freely. All parts stamped "4". Nice tight reel mechanically. No issues to speak of. No line burns on the pillars. This is a very nice example and very clean.