Farlow's 3" Perfect-Style Fly Reel 9'9" strong feeling

strong feeling

Please note there is a cosmetic dent in the tube 4" back from the brass collar (pictured at bottom)

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Patent date on butt section female ferrule

Farlow's 3" Perfect-Style Fly Reel 9'9" strong feelingFor sale here is a classic reel from Farlow's of London a 3 inch "Aluminum" model reel Hardy Perfect style. Pre WWII vintage. Fixed check, nice and adequately tight mechanically. The winding plate features the Holdfast logo and maker info. The serial number is stamped on the reel foot. No line grooves to the bowtie pillars. Unaltered smooth brass reel foot. Original spool screw is in fine condition. Matching "2" stamp on each part of the reel. The