Hardy St. George Multiplier 3 3/8" Fly Reel 7'8" Unvarnished walnut insert

Unvarnished walnut insert

A fantastic piece of history here

Brass ferrule plug

Patent date stamped on the butt ferrule

Hardy St. George Multiplier 3 3/8" Fly Reel 7'8" Unvarnished walnut insertFor sale here is a scarce Hardy St. George Multiplier 3 3 8" fly reel with three screw latch from the 1927 1939. "DW" on inner frame for Deny Ward, Hardy reel maker. Excellent original condition with the exception of two hairline cracks to the rim and a cracked agate line guide, both as shown in the photos. The ribbed brass foot is full length and has not been filed. The reel is nice and tight mechanically. The ebonite handle spins freely. Tension