Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 7'8" The owner's name is scratched

The owner's name is scratched into the bottom of the reel foot

this is the fly that he may be best known for

As you can tell by the serial number of this one

Reverse-half wells grip 5 1/2" in length with only light soiling

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 7'8" The owner's name is scratchedFor sale here is very rare brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 2 1 2" diameter with the early 1896 check with all three logos on the winding plate. Cosmetically and functionally the reel is in excellent condition, with no prior repairs and none needed. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "5" throughout. Four cusps on the spool. The spool screw is a bit buggered, but original and still totally functional. The reel