Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 8'1" The box is somewhat taped

The box is somewhat taped together

Silver stamped green leather

Ferrules are tight on the wood and fit snugly

This lot was purchased from Lang Auctions and I can provide a letter of authenticity from them

This rod exemplifies what makes Maxwell-era Leonards so desirable

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 8'1" The box is somewhat tapedFor sale here is very rare brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 2 1 2" diameter with the early 1896 check. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "1" throughout. As seen clearly in the photos, the reel has been repaired inside a new spring was remounted, as many of the springs on these early check reels were very fragile and broke. The repairs are very functional and the reel works great nice, tight reel.