Orvis Battenkill 8' 5-6wt Bamboo Rod 6'3" and there is a black

and there is a black edge on the keeper wrap and one of the tip-tops (to distinguish the tips from one another)

The refinish job has clearly been done by an excellent rodmaker however

From the papers that come with the reel

12 cork grip and 6 cork reel seat

Orvis Battenkill 8' 5-6wt Bamboo Rod 6'3" and there is a blackFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill bamboo rod. Eight feet with two sections and two tips. Serial no. 44126, made in 1966 by George Reid and Bill Young. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features darkly tempered cane with caramel brown wraps. Blued guides and ferrules. The script remains clean and bold. U shaped hook keeper. Cigar style grip 5 3 4" in length with mild soiling