Saracione Mark IV Reel 2 3/4"

Saracione Mark IV Reel 2 3/4"A nice Saracione MK IV fly reel, 2 3 4" diameter, 1 1 2" wide. LHW. Serial #2704. New unused condition. Non adjustable drag. Black anodized aluminum side plates. Silver frame and spool. Stainless oil cap spool tensioner. "Saracione Mark IV, 2 3 4" and "made in U. S. A." stamped on the sideplate. It weighs 5 ounces on my scale. A real gem waiting for your 3wt line. The reel comes packed in a Saracione neoprene pouch. A great classic option for your

The vise is in flawless mechanical condition

The tube is also original with a brass collar and aluminum top

Very light use soiling of the grip

Chestnut silks and gold tipping at the guides

Ferrules are size 13/64

Comes with original bag and tube in like new condition

with the only possible exception being one part of the frame edge on the backplate where there is an ever-so-slight bend toward the center of the reel that you can only see if you look for it

Near mint condition with minor marks on the reel foot

There is some wear to oxidation at the bottom of cap (pictured) and some general edge wear or brassing at other places

I'll substitute "John" for his real name

resulting in a slower action

Three piece Jenkins rods in general are almost impossible to find