Hardy Wide Drum Perfect 3 3/4" - 1906 check

Hardy Wide Drum Perfect 3 3/4" - 1906 checkFor sale here is a 3 3 4" wide drum Hardy Perfect fly reel with 1906 check and rotating nickel silver line guide. RHW. Much of the original leading remains. The tensioner (with Turks locking nut) works great throughout its range. No wobble and very little end play. The ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "5" throughout. Smooth brass foot is full length and unfiled. The patina of the not often seen line guard mounting bracket matches that of the foot

Spare spool and original reel pouches included

albeit hard to turn

Also included in the sale is a spare spool in mint condition

The step ferrules and hardware are bright

Original custom-ordered leather tube

The replacement tip has a slightly different script than the Maxwell-scripted original tip

serial #15 limited edition

especially in such fine condition

The butt section features the loving cup decal which is void of any wear or imperfections

A stellar example of one of the finest trout reels ever made

Skip the weight for a new rod and pick up this sweet little six-footer

The ferrule fit is excellent