Malloch Fly Reel 3" - Caged Spool AL Walker Hardy's Continental Special also shared

Hardy's Continental Special also shared similar casting characteristics and features the staggered ferrule design

Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a beautifully figured mortised wood spacer

Cap and ring seat with a lovely quilted walnut varnished spacer

Serial #52928 made in 1968

Blued snake guides

Malloch Fly Reel 3" - Caged Spool AL Walker Hardy's Continental Special also sharedFor sale here is a 1920's vintage 3" caged spool fly reel made by Malloch. This highly sought after brass pin caged reel, showing a Dingley influence, has an early fixed caliper check, which is nicely blued and adequately strong. Stamped with roman numeral III marks on spool and frame. Correct original and un filed smooth brass foot. Very, very minor line grooves by usual pillar. Original ivorine handle spins freely. No spool wobble or other issues