Hardy Silex Major 4" Hiduminium Reel 7'9" spool shaft and bushing are

spool shaft and bushing are naval bronze

There is an aftermarket addition noting the model number on the tailplate

Nickel reel seat in a matte black color with a green carbon fiber spacer and a 2 1/2" cork fighting butt

" These marks allow you to precisely set

Finial style cork and aluminum ferrule plugs (though these are not consistent with the date of the story that comes with the rod

Hardy Silex Major 4" Hiduminium Reel 7'9" spool shaft and bushing areFor sale here is a scarce 4" Hardy Silex Major reel in excellent ++ condition. Stamped with "PW" (maker) and "H" (Hiduminium). No cracks, chips, line grooves or repairs. Full length ribbed alloy foot has been neatly and very slightly tapered on both ends. Free spinning spool and handles. No spool wobble or end play. A very nice example!