Hardy St. George 3 3/8" Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company nickel silver ferrules are size

nickel silver ferrules are size 11/64

Only made between (approx) 1894 and 1897 this 4" reel looks as though it only recently left the factory

with a relevant excerpt: "Much of his spare time he devotes to hunting and fishing"

Dutch made - serial number 647

Hardy St. George 3 3/8" Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company nickel silver ferrules are sizeFor sale here is a Hardy St. George 3 3 8 inch fly reel with three screw latch from the 1950's. Enameled finish. All original and in excellent condition throughout. Unmolested ribbed brass foot and duplicated MKII check. The reel has no significant wobble or end play. Nickel silver line guard. Wonderful condition ebonite handle spins freely. Tension regulator works as intended. Nice strong check throughout its range.