Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 5/8" Ivorine Handle 5' Winston sticker on tube

Winston sticker on tube

The cork is soiled but free of any other defect

The tarnish on the nickel silver bezel would polish out if the new owner desires

Currently set up for RHW but can be switched to left

For sale here is a Charlton 8500 1

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 5/8" Ivorine Handle 5' Winston sticker on tubeFor sale here is a Hardy Perfect 3 5 8" fly reel in excellent original condition. From the 1924 1926 time frame when they were phasing out the ivorine handle and adding a spare spring and pawl. Winding plate is stamped "Duplicated Mark II". Much of the original leading still exists on the winding plate and spool face. There are no cracks in the original agate line guide. The original ivorine handle is crazed and spins freely. The knurled tensioner