Dingley 3 1/2" William Mills & Son Fly Reel Two Handed Fly Rod 51 were first model reels

51 were first model reels with the external oil pipe

Lightly oxidized aluminum dual ring reel seat over a cork spacer with a bright aluminum "button" butt cap

There are slight sets in the tip sections

For sale here is an early three-piece Orvis Battenkill 8 1/2 ft

Powell grip is only lightly soiled

Dingley 3 1/2" William Mills & Son Fly Reel Two Handed Fly Rod 51 were first model reelsFor sale here is a rare Dingley made 3 1 2" narrow spool fly reel made for retailer William Mills & Co in New York. It's very hard to find Wm Mills reels like this. This highly sought after brass pin caged reel has an early fixed caliper check, which is nicely blued and adequately strong. Correct original and un filed smooth brass foot. No line grooves. No cracks. The original ivorine handle spins freely. Nice tight reel with very strong and loud