Hardy Brass Face Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel 9 Weight Serial number stamped on reel

Serial number stamped on reel foot

again a rare feature

This is a museum quality rod recently made available from the estate of the original owner

The restoration was performed by John Bradford

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel 9 Weight Serial number stamped on reelFor sale here is an extremely scarce contracted model Hardy Brass Face Perfect fly reel 3 1 8" diameter with 1896 check and all three logos on the winding plate. The patina of this brass face as well as the logo clarity are simply stunning! The leading on the spool and frame is excellent. Cosmetically and functionally the reel is in original and excellent+++ condition. Nice and tight spool spindle fit. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins