Orvis 1874 Trout Fly Reel - Reproduction 2-piece Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat with a butternut spacer and a nickel silver butt cap

2 3/4" diameter and weighs 4 ounces

One flat left "Fer 17/64 tip top 5/64"

mortised burl wood spacer

Made for a 5 or 6 weight line

Orvis 1874 Trout Fly Reel - Reproduction 2-piece Bright aluminum down-locking reel seatFor sale here is a 1990's reproduction of the rare C. F. Orvis 1874 Trout Reel. The reel is marked C. F. Orvis Maker, Patented Manchester, VT. Ventilated narrow spool. The diameter is 2 7 8". Includes walnut box with section for detachable handle. The reel is in mint condition with the exception of the delrin handle grasp being slightly discolored.