Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 3/4" Early Check Fly Reel 7'8" Coppery golden wraps with full

Coppery golden wraps with full intermediates

it is difficult to verify

The snake guides appear to be black stainless steel

and better feel

The half-wells grip shows no sign of having been handled

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 3/4" Early Check Fly Reel 7'8" Coppery golden wraps with fullFor sale here is very rare brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 2 3 4" diameter with the early (1896) check with all three logos on the winding plate. The patina of this brass face as well as the logo clarity are simply stunning! Cosmetically and functionally the reel is in excellent condition, with no prior repairs apparent and and none needed. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. The tensioner works perfectly. Four cusps on