Hardy Perfect 4" wide drum fly reel with 1906 check 8'8" For sale here is a

For sale here is a San Francisco / Doug Merrick era R

In near mint condition with a tiny mark on the spool

Some brassing to rear cork check oxidation and cap and ring at the edges

The click is still nice and strong and can be fished right or left hand retrieve

Orange silks

Hardy Perfect 4" wide drum fly reel with 1906 check 8'8" For sale here is aFor sale here is a beautiful 4" wide drum Hardy Perfect salmon fly reel with 1906 check and nickel silver line guide. RHW only. Much of the original leading remains. Gear teeth and pawl are still very sharp and the tensioner (with Turks locking nut) works great throughout its range. No wobble or end play to speak of. Ivorine handle spins freely. Stamped "2" throughout. Smooth brass foot is full length and unfiled. Reasonable offers considered.