Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1917 Check 2 Weight Winding plate side is good

Winding plate side is good

For sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8' 2/2 5-6wt bamboo rod

This is why there are three dots next to the serial number instead of two dots as is typical

For sale here is a Precisionbuilt Mosquito fly reel - Model MR-100 complete with its original box

The grip is currently covered in tissue paper

Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1917 Check 2 Weight Winding plate side is goodFor sale here is a 3 1 8" Hardy Perfect fly reel with Hardy's 1917 check mechanism. Flawless dark agate line guide. The majority of the original leaded finish remains. The adjustable check is nice and strong and the milled tension screw works as intended. Gear teeth remain sharp. Ivory handle spins freely. The original alloy foot is full length. No cracks whatsoever, just minor wear. Matching stamps throughout. A fine example of an early Perfect and