Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 3/4" Early Check Fly Reel

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 3/4" Early Check Fly ReelFor 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

this is it

the u-shaped hook keeper has been bent out of shape

Comes with a light olive colored rod bag with ferrule plugs on cords sewn to the bag

Full wells grip 6 1/4" in length with only light soiling

Black aluminum down-locking reel seat over a wood spacer

Thorough account of Hardy reels

Unmolested German silver foot and aluminum spool

For sale here is a Bill Ballan Fly Reel - excellent condition

a reel donated by Dr

Light apricot colored agate stripper

For sale here is a early and rarely seen Saracione SCA (Saracione Classic American) -- 3 5/8" diameter (wide model) bench-made reel

In fact it is difficult to tell if it has been used at all