Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum 1912 Check Fly Reel Gary Siemer The reel is still loaded

The reel is still loaded with backing but no line

but with a wider spool

The butt cap features the P&M stamp

Blue accents on the raw alloy body

There is a fine scratch in the varnish over the script

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum 1912 Check Fly Reel Gary Siemer The reel is still loadedFor sale here is a wonderful and very scarce Hardy Wide Drum Perfect with a rare and uncatalogued version of the 1912 check mechanism. 3 1 2" diameter. Nickel silver rotating lineguard. There are no apparent repairs or unoriginal parts. Full length unmolested smooth brass foot. No chips, cracks or dings. The tensioner works perfectly throughout its range. Very strong check. Ivory handle is perfect. All stamps are consistent. The reel retains the