Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" Fly Reel Gary Siemer Normal rim wear exists

Normal rim wear exists

The rod was fished with the this in place

Comes with an Edward Vom Hofe leather case missing its strap

For sale here is a William Mills & Son catalog from 1938

Clear silks tipped brown

Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" Fly Reel Gary Siemer Normal rim wear existsFor Sale: Vintage Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 5 8" Fine Hardy Perfect 3 5 8" alloy trout fly reel with ribbed brass foot, ebonite handle, rim tensioner, retaining much of original dark lead finish, circa 1950's. Stamped 2 on frame and spool. And last but not least, a nice surprise the prior owner failed to disclose. as you can see there are some prior owner's initials scratched into the spool. Not the worst I've seen, but not professionally done either.