Pics are part of description – ask if you need more – we are happy to assist. An ENTIRE COLLECTION consigned to us from a PRIVATE ESTATE collection of very rare and the BEST fishing REELS, CATALOGS, AND MORE. MESSAGE US IF YOUR A COLLECTOR What we have Listed is a FRACTION of what we have available! Hardy Bros, Alnwick, England. Transitional Brass Perfect Salmon reel 3 3/4 inch wide Drum. Circa 1896 over 120 years old and in good working condition for age. Rare Wide Drum version with Silver / Spitfire inner Back Plate flange. Early straight line + enclosed oval + rod in hand logo’s to handle face /Face Plate – see pics. VERY RARE BRASS Wide Drum (1 1/4 arbor) salmon Fly Reel. Special order alloy drum + flange. Very early caliper spring check mechanism. ALONG WITH HARDY MARKED LEATHER D CASE. Rare good condition – domed bone handle – in brass retaining cup held by nickel silver rivet. Ventilated – 2 rows – slightly dished brass back plate, held by milled nickel silver reverse locking screw. Smooth brass block foot soldered to alloy bridge with 3 rod retaining holes. Brass strapped nickel silver rim tension screw with Turk’s head locking nut. Open ball race with phosphor bronze bearings – one missing – could be easily replaced. See pics for condition – scratches and wear with use – see Face Plate several scratches consistent with use – wear to patina with age and use – feel free to ask questions. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Fishing\Vintage\Reels\Other Vintage Fishing Reels”. The seller is “consignorsales” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Hardy
- Fishing Type: Fly Fishing
- Fish Species: Salmon
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Vintage: Yes
- UPC: na