Bill Ballan Model 44 Fly Reel 8'6" Summers states in his provenance

Summers states in his provenance letter

Serial #73719

Signed by "Mac" with heartfelt inscription to Sparse Grey Hackle (Alfred W

Hayes" and has the rarely seen die stamp "HL Leonard Makers

Bill Ballan Model 44 Fly Reel 8'6" Summers states in his provenanceA Bill Ballan model 44 fly reel, his homage to the early Leonard raised pillar classic. 2 1 4" diameter with a 3 4" spool width. Excellent used condition, with some mounting marks on the foot and some very minor smudging on the rims being the only sign of use. Very clean throughout. Fixed check and set up for RHW. Would work nicely for lines up to a DT3. Silver frame, spool, and foot, with black sideplates. "Bill Ballan" and "Model 44" etched into the