Hardy St John Fly Reel 8'2" and has the model and

and has the model and size stamp along with serial number S504 (made in 1926)

All sections are of equal length

including some soiling to the grip

Anodized downlocking screw lock with detachable fighting butt

Dutch made - serial #0558

Hardy St John Fly Reel 8'2" and has the model andA nice Hardy St. John fly reel, 3 7 8" diameter and set up for RHW. An earlier three screw model with the initials "TA" (Thomas Appleby) stamped into the inside of the frame. Duplicated Mark II style check. Ribbed brass foot. Nice loud click. The tension adjuster works as it should. Nice tight spool. The reel packs into the black vinyl Hardy case.