Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 7' Comes with line and backing

Comes with line and backing and original G Loomis neoprene pouch

nothing is loose or in immediate danger of chipping off

Currently set up for left hand retrieve but can be easily converted to right

Although it is not an exact replica it is definitely a one of a kind collector piece

Includes original red bag and labeled aluminum tube

Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 7' Comes with line and backingFor sale here is a very rare C. F. Orvis 1874 Trout Reel with its original walnut box (with original parchment paper too!). This reel is considered to be the first ventilated fly reel. Riveted construction second model. 2 3 4" diameter, 3 8" spool width, removable handle, nickel plated brass. The reel can be fished right or left hand retrieve and the click still works really well. Nickel plated finish is in really nice condition. The reel foot has