Hardy Contracted Brass Face Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - open ball race!

Hardy Contracted Brass Face Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - open ball race!For sale here is an extremely scarce contracted model Hardy Brass Face Perfect fly reel with early check and open ball race! Made in 1899 1900. 3 1 8" diameter. All three logos on the winding plate. The patina of this brass face as well as the logo clarity are simply stunning! Ivory handle set in knurled brass fluted cup. Winding plate has the oiling hole in the embossed centre. Brass strap over tension regulator. Triple pillared cage. Four cusps to

and manufactured in Argentina

Dimensions of trays -- 10 1/2" x 6 1/4"

For sale here is a Big Game Series Abel No

The oxidized brass ferrules are size 21/64 and 29/64 with a great fit

The rod has a classic medium-fast action

these rods were also used in the shadow casting scene of the iconic movie "A River Runs Through It"

The rod is in completely original and near mint condition

and bright Kosmic-style ferrules

"SR" is engraved on the bottom of the butt cap

Blonde cane with a three up node pattern construction

This item comes with provenance details directly from Ernest's son

The size 15/64 ferrule fit is excellent