Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum Fly Reel (with Auxiliary Rim Brake) 8'8" Ferrules are squared and oxidized

Ferrules are squared and oxidized and come with plugs

chocolate colored cane finish

The spool screw is a replacement made by Bill Archuleta

integrally-machined spindle

Made in 1957 for Von Lengerke and Antoine

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum Fly Reel (with Auxiliary Rim Brake) 8'8" Ferrules are squared and oxidizedFor sale here is an ultra scarce 3 1 2" pre war wide drum Hardy Perfect fly reel with DUP MKII check, rotating nickel silver line guide, and an auxiliary rim brake. Right hand retrieve. The reel appears all original and in excellent overall condition, internally and externally. The tensioner works great throughout its range. The reel's spool spindle fit is nice and tight. The ebonite handle spins freely on its post. The ribbed brass foot is full