Hardy Perfect 4 1/2" wide drum fly reel with 1917 check 8' the original owner's name has

the original owner's name has been removed and another name in different handwriting is in its place

The crack is shown in the photos and is evident on both sides of the rim

For sale here is a rarely seen "Fly Patterns and Prices" leaflet / catalog from Elsie and Harry Darbee

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

Hardy Perfect 4 1/2" wide drum fly reel with 1917 check 8' the original owner's name hasFor sale here is a 4 1 2" wide drum Hardy Perfect salmon fly reel with 1917 check. RHW only. Much of the original leading remains. Gear teeth and pawl are still very sharp and the tensioner works great throughout its range. No wobble or end play to speak of. Ivorine handle spins freely. Smooth brass foot is full length and unfiled. There is a chip in the rim as shown in the photos. However, the area around this chip is structurally secure and has been