Maxwell Leonard 40M-5 Fly Rod 8′ 2/2 #5 10 Weight Serial # 47988

Serial # 47988

we can often make reasonably educated guesses about ferrule sizes based on the general specs of a rod

The end cap has a light engraved brass plaque attached

” the floating pawl system was standard for all Perfect reels from 1911 to 1916

An excellent reel here especially for saltwater classic reel fans

Maxwell Leonard 40M-5 Fly Rod 8′ 2/2 #5 10 Weight Serial # 47988A superb Maxwell Leonard 40M 5, an 8 2 piece, 2 tip rod, serial #304. From the early Maxwell period at Leonard. Mint and original the paper and gum strips are still on the grip. This is the standard Leonard model. Blonde cane wraps are tan, with brown at the ferrules and keeper. Impeccable Maxwell varnish job. Mortised maple seat with an oxidized cap and ring. Pewter oxidized ferrules. It is straight as the day it left the stop. The initials DD