Hardy Perfect 3 1/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel 4-piece " On the wrap flat

"  On the wrap flat we have "Penta number one" denoting the first rod of the series

Made to accommodate 5 or 6 wt lines plus plenty of backing

The rubber is void of any cracking or other defects

The reel is in fine mechanical condition with very little spool/spindle movement

Mechanically the reel is in excellent condition with a flawless drag

Hardy Perfect 3 1/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel 4-piece " On the wrap flatFor sale here is a nice example of a pre war Hardy Perfect Duplicated MK II wide drum fly reel from the early 1930s to late 1940s. Original, un filed ribbed brass foot. It has the engage able spare pawl and one pawl post is a replacement but done very nicely and it's tight as it should be. The tensioner functions perfectly throughout its range. The spool spindle fit is nice and tight. The ebonite handle spins freely as it should. All in all, a