Hardy Hercules Brass Fly Reel 2 1/2"

Hardy Hercules Brass Fly Reel 2 1/2"A wonderful little Hardy Hercules all brass trout fly reel, 2 1 2" in diameter. Circa 1890's this reel has the raised front housing, the original ivorine handle and both the makers logo and the "rod in hand" logo on the winding plate. Superb condition with a fine patina throughout, and free of any major defects, with the only possible exception being one part of the frame edge on the backplate where there is an ever so slight bend toward the center of

Second flat: "Parabolic 15" 8' - 4

Orange lacquered boards with titles in black & white plus cover vignette of fly

The reel also comes with a Wm Mills marked leather case with replacement strap

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Original bag with Winston logo

A truly fine example of one of the best salmon reels ever made

The dark brown agate line guide is crack-free

Dark grey anodized spool and frame with a silver foot

round line guard

Full wells grip 6 1/2" in length

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