Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 8'6" The majority of the original

The majority of the original leaded finish (and lacquer) remains

The rod features a natural amber colored fiberglass blank with gold wraps

Serial #1327

The male tip ferrule appears to have been re-blued and the ferrule wraps may be replacement silks

All parts remains original

Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 8'6" The majority of the originalFor sale here is a very rare C. F. Orvis 1874 Trout Reel with its original walnut box (with original parchment paper too!). This reel is considered to be the first ventilated fly reel. Riveted construction second model. 2 3 4" diameter, 3 8" spool width, removable handle, nickel plated brass. The reel can be fished right or left hand retrieve and the click still works really well. Nickel plated finish is in really nice condition. The reel foot has