Hardy Uniqua Reel 2 5/8" 8'6" lack of an incised line

lack of an incised line connecting the spool perforations

some slight wear to the edges of the frame

The parabolic action is on the faster side of medium-fast

The reel seat is a cap and ring slide band with a gunstock-quality mortised Circassian walnut insert

For sale here is an Orvis C

Hardy Uniqua Reel 2 5/8" 8'6" lack of an incised lineA nice Hardy Brothers Uniqua fly reel in a rare 2 5 8" size. RHW. Circa 1925 production. This little Uniqua was the smallest size of this model that Hardy made, and it has a smooth brass foot and the early horseshoe latch. It comes with the MKII check, and it is at least 95% of its original leading is intact. There is no spool wobble, and there are no line burns, dents, or scratches. A great little example of this collectible size.