Hardy Perfect 2 1/2" Wide Drum 1896 Check Fly Reel 9'3" Gold and black tipping at

Gold and black tipping at the winding check

Original bag with ferrule plug tethered to the top to prevent loss and original tube with fine brass fittings

Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a dark burl wood spacer

Reel foot measures 2

The agate has one hairline crack that you cannot feel with a fingernail

Hardy Perfect 2 1/2" Wide Drum 1896 Check Fly Reel 9'3" Gold and black tipping atFor sale here is a good example of a 2 1 2" diameter Hardy Perfect with 1896 check. Aluminium face plate with rod in hand and straight line logos. Full length foot and strapped tension adjuster. This reel has no undue spool or spindle wear, i. e. is nice and tight. At some time the handle cup and check adjuster block have been enthusiastically polished, fortunately, being brass they will age in time.