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 Ken M 44 |
Contracted Perfect 3 3/8" RHW |
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Posts: 3097 06/29/2009 15:15 Immoderatus Britannicus |
Here are some pictures of a nice early (circa 1910 imho) contracted Perfect that has found its way into my collection(s).
There is a deliberate mistake in the first picture - no prizes - but ? 
Hope you enjoy.
Last Edited By: Ken M 44 06/30/2009 09:10.
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Posts: 3046 06/29/2009 16:47 Admin |
You're referring, of course, to that extraordinarily rare stamp on the reel face that reads, "copyright Ken M 44"?
Now, what do you mean, "no prizes"?! |
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Posts: 3098 06/29/2009 16:53 Immoderatus Britannicus |
You're referring, of course, to that extraordinarily rare stamp on the reel face that reads, "copyright Ken M 44"?Nope. That is not a mistake. 
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Posts: 141 06/29/2009 16:56 |
Glasgow branch opened in 1932.
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Posts: 6084 06/29/2009 17:00 the Canefather |
Very nice, is this part of collection A, B or C?
banjo
Fly fishing is my Quisisana (the name is Italian for "place where one heals one's self.") "...... SLG Visit my website about Bamboo rods... Fishnbanjo's Place |
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Posts: 3099 06/29/2009 17:01 Immoderatus Britannicus |
Glasgow branch opened in 1932.Top Banana - Stefan - it is indeed on the 'wrong' box .... Very nice, is this part of collection A, B or C?Banjo - it is of course an 'A' reel 
Box without reel is below - you can also see the more modern markings on the illustration 
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Posts: 714 06/29/2009 17:29 Reclusive! Like J D Salinger |
Ken,
A beauty, what diameter? Has anyone else noted the 1906 Contracted (LH) at Mullocks? (Link) Brian |
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Ponsonby Britt |
Another: Who's Who question. | #7 | ||
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Posts: 8 06/29/2009 18:46 |
Now, I am wondering who was Captain H. Mann?
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Posts: 2860 06/29/2009 18:55 Moderator |
Beautiful reel that LH Perfect. From the same source as the Barton. C
"If you finish in 7 days, I'll pay you for 10. If you finish in 10 days, I'll pay you for 7." ~Ballykissangel
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Posts: 6085 06/29/2009 18:57 the Canefather |
Page 142 of Hardy Brothers the masters the men and their reels states: It was during 1895 the one of Hardy's clients, Captain Horace Mann, requested the
firm to make a Perfect fly reel that would suit him for dry fly fishing. Naturally, the firm was keen to oblige and duly produced a reel suitable to his
requirements. Recognising that other anglers might well be interested in a narrow drum version of their Perfect, Hardy's exhibited an example of Captain
Mann's reel at the Fisheries Exhibition held at the Royal Aquarium in 1896.
Paraphrasing the rest, the reel took the press and anglers by storm and Hardy was quick to produce the Perfect in this Special Contracted form...........
banjo
Fly fishing is my Quisisana (the name is Italian for "place where one heals one's self.") "...... SLG Visit my website about Bamboo rods... Fishnbanjo's Place |
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bow river |
you have good taste Ken M | #10 | ||
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Posts: 1515 06/29/2009 20:25 |
here is a picture of the one i have Ken , i use mine on a 8 ft quad from tim zietac for a 5 wt , i really like the looks of this model that hardy made
Rich
For vintage fly reels & bamboo rods , guided float trips on canada's # 1 best trout river , i have a special for our bamboo forum members www.bowriveradventures.com |
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Posts: 3101 06/30/2009 14:50 Immoderatus Britannicus |
Rich
Nice reel - I will have to get mine cleaned and polished up again 
funny how most of these reels have had the winding plates polished but it works for me.
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