Hardy Sunbeam 2 3/4" Fly Reel 7'10" Comes with original zippered pouch

Comes with original zippered pouch bag with #6 inked on it

Most of the original leading (and lacquer) remains on the reel surface

Here's Erik's description of this model: "There are many views on three piece rod design in terms of the effect that ferrules have on rod action

There is no D stamp inside

Hardy Sunbeam 2 3/4" Fly Reel 7'10" Comes with original zippered pouchFor sale here is a Hardy Sunbeam 2 3 4" fly reel. Enameled body. An ebonite handle, brass foot riveted to backplate and fitted with a Bickerdike style line guide. No spool wobble and a tiny amount of end play. I cannot get the spool retaining screw off as the brass rivet in the spindle boss spins when the screw is turned. From the looks of the other rivets on the backplate, it appears to be a single pawl spring. From the 1950's I believe.