Charlton 8500 0.8 Signature Series Fly Reel HL Leonard I'm guessing a 1930's date

I'm guessing a 1930's date on this rod

It appears to be Bob Summer's handwriting on shaft

Shows signs of modest use

The action is a smooth medium to medium-fast

Straight taper cigar style grip with a ring of varnished burl cork at the nose

Charlton 8500 0.8 Signature Series Fly Reel HL Leonard I'm guessing a 1930's dateFor sale here is a Charlton 8500 Signature Series 0. 8 fly reel in unused condition. Carbon fiber drag. Left hand retrieve. Serial number SS9343. The 0. 8 spool can fit a WF8+150 30# or a WF10+160 20#. Comes with its original cordura reel pouch. Known by anglers and collectors as the flagships products of the Charlton stand alone saltwater fleet, the Charlton 8500 Signature Series was produced with unparalleled quality. Available in three widths, . 8,