Moscrop, J.B. -- Patent Manchester Reel 2 1/2" 9'6" The reel itself is fully

The reel itself is fully ventilated with a narrow spool and detachable handle

Easily converts to RHW or LHW

The reel seat bears the “Payne” trademark stamp as well as the "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch Co

Also included is a spare spool in near mint condition

He learned from Tom Maxwell

Moscrop, J.B. -- Patent Manchester Reel 2 1/2" 9'6" The reel itself is fullyFor sale here is an all brass JB Moscrop Manchester fly reel in leather D block case. 2 1 2" diameter. One of the more scarce British reels patented by John Moscrop in 1888 and again in 1891, Moscrop's fellow Manchester Angling Society members dubbed it the "Manchester Reel". One piece frame construction with a leaded finish and brass accents. It has a horn handle and is marked on backplate "J. B. Moscrop's Patent, Manchester". It has a drag