Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 8'3" For sale here is a

For sale here is a Hardy Marquis #6 fly reel

Wet and Dry are written on the tips to distinguish them from one another

with red and gold tipping at the winding check

The N/S end cap is properly stamped "Weber Lifelike Fly Co

beige colored wraps with maroon tipping at the winding check

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 8'3" For sale here is aFor sale here is very rare brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 2 1 2" diameter with the early 1896 check. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "1" throughout. As seen clearly in the photos, the reel has been repaired inside a new spring was remounted, as many of the springs on these early check reels were very fragile and broke. The repairs are very functional and the reel works great nice, tight reel.