Hardy St. George 3" Fly Reel - Three Screw Latch EF Payne Rod Company " stamped on the oil

" stamped on the oil cap

but the ferrule fit is perfectly tight on both tips

Slight line grooves to rim

Comes with an aftermarket neoprene case

Oxidized nickel silver cap and ring

Hardy St. George 3" Fly Reel - Three Screw Latch EF Payne Rod Company " stamped on the oilFor sale here is a great example of the Hardy St. George 3 inch fly reel with three screw latch from the late 1920s early 1930s. All original and in excellent condition throughout. Ribbed brass foot and duplicated MKII check. The reel is very tight mechanically, no issues to disclose. No cracks. Dark brown agate line guide has two hairline cracks that you can hardly feel. One end of the original and full length reel foot has a tiny chip. Wonderful