Hardy Perfect 4" 1917 check fly reel w/ rotating line guide 11' The disc on the backplate

The disc on the backplate that one would typically consider the on/off switch does not appear to move

Swiss-style truncated ferrules with a tight

The spar urethane varnish is perfectly executed

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Hardy Perfect 4" 1917 check fly reel w/ rotating line guide 11' The disc on the backplateFor sale here is a scarce Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 4" diameter with 1917 check. Excellent+ condition. Most of the original leading (and even the lacquer!) remains on the reel surface. Rotating nickel silver line guide. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "10" throughout. Very tight reel mechanically. No cosmetic issues to speak of other than the faint initials on the winding plate. The reel weighs 14. 4 oz. and the