Hardy Wide Spool Brass Faced 2 5/8" 1902 Perfect Reissue Reel

Hardy Wide Spool Brass Faced 2 5/8" 1902 Perfect Reissue ReelA nice Hardy Wide Spool Brass Faced Perfect reissue, with the 1902 check. 2 5 8" diameter. Weighs 6. 2 oz. Serial #205 of 250. Mint, unused condition. Has the noted brass face with a frame and spool in aluminum with a leaded finish. The interior of the spool is polished bright. The winding plate and reel foot are brass. The winding plate has an ivorine handle and Hardy logos and patent date. The reel comes packed in a fabulous leather case and the

void of cracks or other defects

Matching "2" stamps throughout

the pinnacle of the bench-made reel

Michael Mauri won the Hardy Cup with an eight-sided Sweetgrass rod

clear silk wraps with green wraps at the ferrules and winding check

The 6 1/2" western-style grip is somewhat eroded from use and cleaning

The rod is completely original and in excellent+ condition

Comes in a green neoprene pouch

For sale here is a 3 1/2” Young’s made reel badged as "The Gilmour" for Allcocks

Abel is known for quality and dependability

but all are firmly attached

The cork is a bit worn from use