Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - First Model 9'6" It shows light varnish wear

It shows light varnish wear

for a fraction of the price of a usual Hardy Special Perfect

This particular reel comes from the estate of master reel maker from Maine

Medium size arbor

Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - First Model 9'6" It shows light varnish wearFor sale here is a very scarce first model H. L. Leonard Bimetal fly reel made by Philbrook & Paine in the last quarter of the 19th century. Clearly marked "H. L. Leonard Pat. June 12, 1877" with the patent date being stamped upside down (go find another!) Constructed with a bronze frame, german silver sideplates, foot, handle arm, and spool. The pillar to pillar diameter is ~2. 6" (without pillars it is ~2. 2"). The spool width is ~ 1". Ebonite