Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" Fly Reel 8'9" The ferrules are swiss style

The ferrules are swiss style with a collar on the males and oxidized

This reel would clean up very handsomely with very minimal polishing effort

Swiss style ferrules with a slant knurl sunk into the collar

Keeper on the wrap flat

Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" Fly Reel 8'9" The ferrules are swiss styleFor sale here is a 2 7 8" Hardy Perfect fly reel with Hardy's Duplicated MKII check mechanism with a non engageable spare spring and pawl. Flawless blue grey agate line guide. Much of the original leaded finish remains. The adjustable check is nice and strong and the milled tension screw works as intended. Gear teeth remain sharp. Ivorine handle spins freely. The original alloy foot is full length. No cracks whatsoever, just minor wear. A fine example