This reel is in great condition ... looks like the brass was shined up but the reel could probably use a cleaning ... it was brought to us by Mr.James Smith (1908-1960) as it bears his initials... which fits as the ribbed brass foot was introduced in 1928 & the 3 screws make it pre-war, so that puts it somewhere between 1928-1939... the foot is solid but appears a little worn on one side ... see last photo of the reel at the link below... but the reel seats fine on the rod as you can see in the second last photo it is not twisted... PM or email.
275.00 Cad + Shipping ... if your interested in the mint, size appropriate Hardy case pictured in the link photos it will be another 25.00
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