Hardy Perfect 3 3/4″ salmon fly reel rare

Maker: Hardy

Model: Salmon Perfect with rare war time black finish – Made by Jimmy Smith, stamped JS internally.

Approximate year of manufacture: 1940’s

Condition: Superb, retaining most of the black finish

Material: Alloy

Length/ diameter: 3.75″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use:

Item stock location: Weston super Mare

TT opinion: A super Hardy Perfect salmon wide drum, 3.75″ MK II model with black handle, straight ribbed brass foot, rim tensioner and MK II details to face plate. Very good strong check, no drum rock, loose spots and as you can see from the photos in fantastic original condition. Ready to fish or one for the collection.