Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 9'2" There is a slight blemish

There is a slight blemish on the rim of the butt cap

The box has seen better days

We wrap our Zeitlos rods in a spring-green thread and use a gorgeous translucent green agate stripping guide (except on the 6wt and 7wt models)

Fine nickel silver uplocking reel seat with a beautifully figured wood spacer

Very smooth medium progressive action

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 9'2" There is a slight blemishFor sale here is very rare brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 2 1 2" diameter with the early 1896 check. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "1" throughout. As seen clearly in the photos, the reel has been repaired inside a new spring was remounted, as many of the springs on these early check reels were very fragile and broke. The repairs are very functional and the reel works great nice, tight reel.