Hardy Silex Multiplier Fly Reel

Hardy Silex Multiplier Fly ReelA very nice Hardy Silex Multiplier reel, 2 3 4" diameter. This design with the half moon regulator was made in this size from 1928 until 1939, and, as stated in Drewett's book, only about 400 or so of these was ever produced. This one is in excellent condition and free of any major defects that I could find. The patina is solid, the click is very smooth and the reel is tight. There is a tiny bit of play in the ebonite reel handle but nothing

Paul Young passed away in 1960

Solid walnut grip and reel seat

There are a few what appear to be very small and insignificant water marks in the anodized finish

and literature

and gold paper label

Uplocking reel seat with aluminum and brass fittings over a gorgeous olive wood spacer

This is the one and only original brook trout oil painting

written on the one side of the handle is "Pere Marquette Model

Model - 7 1/2' - 3

The front cork check has a split

Comes with wooden ferrule protectors

A nice Hardy LRH Lightweight fly reel with a spare spool