Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8" - 1896 check 6'8" The cork shows only the

The cork shows only the slightest of handling marks

red quills

Unaltered full length ribbed brass foot

Twenty pages of text in both English and Japanese

The cigar grip measures 5 1/2" in length with mild soiling

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8" - 1896 check 6'8" The cork shows only theFor Sale Vintage Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1 8" 1896 check. Another rare and early Hardy Perfect that would be a great addition to any collection. Mechanically this reel is as solid as any reel of its age. The only cosmetic flaws are the crude initials scratched into the winding plate and a very minor line burn on one pillar. Nevertheless, this is a fine reel. The other scratches and wear represent normal wear over the years. The early 1896 caliper