Hardy Brass Face Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 3 1/8" Fly ReelFor sale here is an extremely scarce contracted model Hardy Brass Face Perfect fly reel 3 1 8" diameter with 1896 check and all three logos on the winding plate. The patina of this brass face as well as the logo clarity are simply stunning! The leading on the spool and frame is excellent. Cosmetically and functionally the reel is in original and excellent+++ condition. Nice and tight spool spindle fit. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins

rim tensioner that works perfectly

The fittings and straps on the tube remain in excellent condition free of tears etc

Oxidized aluminum cap and ring reel seat over a mortised cork spacer

is hand-inked on one flat

the rod comes with Payne style ferrule plugs which are of course not period to the book

The reel still functions perfectly

There is a bit of light wear to the bluing on the rim of the butt cap

made in 1982

It comes with a fine Arne Mason reel case

The reverse half wells grip measures 5 1/2" in length with moderate soiling

Comes in a padded suede leather pouch

"239-114" is lettered on the wrap flat