Hardy Sunbeam 2 3/4" Fly Reel HL Leonard It casts a DT5 very

It casts a DT5 very nicely

Reel seat components and spacer are in excellent condition though the bluing on the sliding band has worn off

Copper or brass wire wraps at the ferrules with burgundy tipping

Red tipping on one tip-top

fly reel - size 5/6

Hardy Sunbeam 2 3/4" Fly Reel HL Leonard It casts a DT5 veryFor 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.