Hardy Perfect 4 1/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel 7'9" Patent dates on butt section

Patent dates on butt section ferrule

The reel retains much of its original finish and has no noticeable play

The ferrule size is 15/64 ​and the ​ferrule fit is perfect with all tips

For sale here is a very scarce brass crank-wind trout winch from the 19th Century

it was surplus B-24 aluminum aircraft tubing that was used to make handmade bamboo fly rod tubes for Paul Young

Hardy Perfect 4 1/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel 7'9" Patent dates on butt sectionFor sale here is a fine Hardy 4 1 4" Wide Drum Perfect with the Hardy's Duplicated MKII check mechanism. Nickel silver rotating lineguard. There are no apparent repairs or unoriginal parts. Full length unmolested smooth brass foot. No cracks or chips, but one small rim ding by the reel foot. The tensioner works perfectly throughout its range. Very strong check. Fat ebonite handle is perfect. The reel retains the majority of its original finish and has