Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum 1912 Check Fly Reel Gary Siemer A black front cork check

A black front cork check is flatted square to the rod as is the front of the western-style cork grip

For sale here is an Allcocks fly reel

The screw-lock seat functions perfectly and is free of any aesthetic defects

The reel is still loaded with backing but no line

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat with a cork spacer

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum 1912 Check Fly Reel Gary Siemer A black front cork checkFor 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