Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 7'8" The reel has a 3

The reel has a 3 1/4" diameter pillar to pillar

and increased feel

The reel seat is a mortised cork spacer with slide band and black aluminum butt cap stamped Paul H

Reverse-half wells grip 5 1/2" in length with only light soiling

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 7'8" The reel has a 3For sale here is very rare brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 2 1 2" diameter with the early 1896 check with all three logos on the winding plate. Cosmetically and functionally the reel is in excellent condition, with no prior repairs and none needed. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "5" throughout. Four cusps on the spool. The spool screw is a bit buggered, but original and still totally functional. The reel