Hardy Perfect 2 1/2" Wide Drum 1896 Check Fly Reel 6'10" This rod has nickel silver

This rod has nickel silver hardware

with celebration set #48 on each of the three sections (butt and two tips)

The foot is full length and not filed

Full length and unaltered smooth alloy foot

For sale here is a San Francisco era Winston - 8'9" 6wt 2/2 bamboo rod

Hardy Perfect 2 1/2" Wide Drum 1896 Check Fly Reel 6'10" This rod has nickel silverFor sale here is a good example of a 2 1 2" diameter Hardy Perfect with 1896 check. Aluminium face plate with rod in hand and straight line logos. Full length foot and strapped tension adjuster. This reel has no undue spool or spindle wear, i. e. is nice and tight. At some time the handle cup and check adjuster block have been enthusiastically polished, fortunately, being brass they will age in time.