Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 11'3" The reel is left hand

The reel is left hand retrieve and in excellent++ condition

All sections are straight but regrettably the mid-section is 1 3/8" short (reset by Wes Jordan)

Brunner and this particular rod here - see page 4

" printed on the bag and a black zippered reel pouch

Made in England by Hardy

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 11'3" The reel is left handFor sale here is very rare brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 2 1 2" diameter with the early 1896 check with all three logos on the winding plate. Cosmetically and functionally the reel is in excellent condition, with no prior repairs and none needed. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "5" throughout. Four cusps on the spool. The spool screw is a bit buggered, but original and still totally functional. The reel