Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 8'2" Includes a 4/0 marking on

Includes a 4/0 marking on it and serial number U 38

The handle arm is straight and does not contact the headplate while winding

tight copy

and non-original bag but tube is original

All the other wraps are good

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 8'2" Includes a 4/0 marking onFor 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