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A nice contracted Hardy Perfect trout reel, 3 1/8" diameter and set up for the usual RHW. 1930's model with a duplicated Mark II check. The initials "WS" for Wilf Sinton, are stamped on the inside (he worked at Hardy from 1929-1939). Good overall condition with normal cosmetic wear throughout, concentrated primarily on the frame edge, though there are some surface scratches to the spool and some finish loss around the handle. No major defects that I could find however, and mechanically the reel is sound with a smooth click and a nice tight spool. Full-length ribbed brass foot, an ebonite handle that spins freely, and the rim tensioner works perfectly. The reel packs into a non-original navy cloth drawstring pouch.