Hardy St. John 3 7/8" Fly Reel 8'3" a scarce model

a scarce model

I will provide a letter of provenance as well as the letter written to me from the current owner of this rod verifying it's authenticity

The serial number denotes a 1984 manufacture date

and their simple click drag is designed specifically for these unique fisheries

Hardy St. John 3 7/8" Fly Reel 8'3" a scarce modelFor sale here is a pre WWII Hardy St. John 3 7 8" fly reel with scarce large arbor and Duplicated MKII check. The ribbed brass foot has been very slightly filed. The ebonite handle spins freely. Tensioner works perfectly. No line burns. No cracks chips dings. No problematic wobble or end play. The foot bridge appears to have been repaired at some point but remains structurally fine. Original Hardy box included.