Orvis 1874 Early Trout Fly Reel 6 Weight Nice straw tone cane finish

Nice straw tone cane finish with bright red wraps

nice and tight

A fine example of a model produced in low numbers and very difficult to find on the resale market

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

Emerald green agate stripper with a fine rope knurling

Orvis 1874 Early Trout Fly Reel 6 Weight Nice straw tone cane finishFor sale here is a very rare C. F. Orvis 1874 Trout Reel. A fourth version reel with removable oil cap, removable handle and raised rim on the front plate. The markings read "C. F. Orvis, Maker Patented Manchester, VT". The foot placement, which rests at the base of the two bottom pillars is marked with a number "24" between the foot pillars. With 2 7 8" diameter side plates and strong and even working click, this is a great chance to own an American