Hardy - Perfect 3 1/8" Perfect - 1920's

For sale here is a Hardy 3 1/8" perfect fly reel in excellent used condition. A 1920's RHW reel with smooth brass foot, showing just a hint of filing on one end. Roped tensioner screw, and engageable spare pawl. Black ebonite handle spins freely and the light gray agate line guard is blemish free. A nice tight reel with strong check throughout its range. The leaded finish has warn to a warm bronze patina, and very pleasingly so. A fantastic 4/5wt reel, ready to get back on the water.