Hardy St. John 3 7/8" Fly Reel 6'8" Knurled cap with the "target"

Knurled cap with the "target" pops out to accept a fighting butt with a large red rubber button

The signed booklet is included

Includes original bag with hang-tag and labeled tube

No rear cork check - the walnut seat has a lip that meets the rear of the grip at the cork

These reels were made in England by Hardy

Hardy St. John 3 7/8" Fly Reel 6'8" Knurled cap with the "target"For sale here is a pre WWII Hardy St. John 3 7 8" fly reel with scarce large arbor and Duplicated MKII check. The ribbed brass foot has been very slightly filed. The ebonite handle spins freely. Tensioner works perfectly. No line burns. No cracks chips dings. No problematic wobble or end play. The foot bridge appears to have been repaired at some point but remains structurally fine. Original Hardy box included.