Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 fly reel - red agate 8'10" The most stunningly lovely large

The most stunningly lovely large size bamboo rod tube (we often see tip tubes like this but never see full rod tubes) with a handsome brass top and collar that are elegantly ornamented with a few trim marks and a raised coin edge knurl

no pages are loose or colored

One tip is 3/4" shorter than the other (more than likely it came out of the shop like this)

Capacity is a WF5 & 50 yards of 20# backing

Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 fly reel - red agate 8'10" The most stunningly lovely largeFor sale here is a Hardy Perfect with a highly coveted 1912 check and un blemished red agate line guide. 3 3 8" diameter. Super tight spool spindle fit. Full length smooth brass foot has not been filed or altered in any way. Ivorine handle spins freely. Strap over tensioner works perfectly. This reel has a very unique hook keeper installed into the frame. John Shaner of Hardy USA agrees that this feature is not factory original but could have been