Hardy Uniqua Spitfire Fly Reel 3 1/8"

Hardy Uniqua Spitfire Fly Reel 3 1/8"A nice Hardy Uniqua fly reel with the rare spitfire finish, 3 1 8" and set up for the usual RHW. The reel is stamped with Wilf Sinton's initials "WS" indicating a manufacture window of 1929 1939. Duplicated Mark II check. The reel is in very good overall condition with light cosmetic wear throughout but devoid of any major issues. Mechanically the reel is excellent and the spool is very tight (which can be rare with these models). Telephone style

Can be easily switched from RHW (currently) to LHW

This is a rotary vise with an almost limitless amount of positions to hold the hook

Tiny amount of wear to the binding corners and one minor fold mark to bottom right cover

This rod feels like a great one for close-in midge fishing

The collar has a large "H

Original owner's name on the rod

The serial number is 073

all guide rings except stripping ring are Agitipe (agate lined)

and the reel's drag "breaks" with zero let-off resistance

nickle silver hardware

Next I had samples hard-coated

Excellent ferrule fit