Hardy Brass Face Perfect 3 3/4" Fly Reel 3-Piece The ferrule fit is perfect

The ferrule fit is perfect with a 3/8" gap to allow for wear over time

slant knurl and trim marks on the collars

Mechanically the reel functions perfectly

The keeper wrap is edged with black

Small seam (closed) showing at the keeper wrap

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 3 3/4" Fly Reel 3-Piece The ferrule fit is perfectFor sale here is a fine and scarce brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 3 3 4" diameter with 1896 check. Excellent+ condition. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "3" throughout. Nice tight reel mechanically. No cosmetic issues to speak of. The reel appears to be 100% original. Cleaned and put back on the shelf. These 100+ year old reels are wildly coveted throughout the world as the "Perfect" reel to bring salmon,