Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 8' so it's being offered here

so it's being offered here at what I consider fair value for this type of limited edition reel

Almost all of the script on the rod has worn off with the exception of the serial number

Stamped 7F on the butt cap

cone-shaped winding check

Browntone tempered cane with gold wraps and purple tipping

Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 8' so it's being offered hereFor sale here is a very rare C. F. Orvis 1874 Trout Reel with its original walnut box (with original parchment paper too!). This reel is considered to be the first ventilated fly reel. Riveted construction second model. 2 3 4" diameter, 3 8" spool width, removable handle, nickel plated brass. The reel can be fished right or left hand retrieve and the click still works really well. Nickel plated finish is in really nice condition. The reel foot has