Hardy Sunbeam 2 3/4" Fly Reel 5' No wobble in the spool

No wobble in the spool

as it is not a real issue with the reel

George fly reel that features the very scarce silent check drag mechanism

Medium cigar grip with small 1/4 inch corks

Serial #4252

Hardy Sunbeam 2 3/4" Fly Reel 5' No wobble in the spoolFor sale here is a Hardy Sunbeam 2 3 4" fly reel. Enameled body. An ebonite handle, brass foot riveted to backplate and fitted with a Bickerdike style line guide. No spool wobble and a tiny amount of end play. I cannot get the spool retaining screw off as the brass rivet in the spindle boss spins when the screw is turned. From the looks of the other rivets on the backplate, it appears to be a single pawl spring. From the 1950's I believe.