Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel - MKII check 3-piece Only 6-8 of these reel

Only 6-8 of these reel models were ever made

Perfect fitting size 11/64 blued ferrules

engravings and other markings

The nickel silver step-down ferrules are size 13/64 with an excellent fit

The reel has the maker's oval logo and the (as yet untraced) patent number

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel - MKII check 3-piece Only 6-8 of these reelFor sale here is a 3 1 2" Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel with MKII check from the late 1920's early 1930's. The reel has been repaired at some point on the winding plate and frame as can be seen in the very clear photos. The edge of the winding plate and the frame were lightly and neatly filed to resolve an issue, of which I have no knowledge concerning. All I know is that the repair was done right and this remains an excellent example otherwise of