Hardy Crank Wind Fly Reel 2 1/2" 3-piece retaining most original dark lead

retaining most original dark lead finish/lacquer

This is also apparent in the last photo

Here photo appears in Hilyard's book

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For sale here is an Orvis CFO III fly reel in unused condition

Hardy Crank Wind Fly Reel 2 1/2" 3-piece retaining most original dark leadFor sale here is a 2 1 2" diameter Hardy dark bronzed crank wind reel. From early 1890s with nicely waisted crank handle and tapered, domed ebonite handle. Constant click check in both directions and no undue play. All pillars and foot appear to be original and in good order. A good example of this early Hardy reel with "Enclosed oval" logo. The dark colour and unmarked foot suggest this reel spent a lifetime in a cupboard. This reel is no longer for