Hardy Uniqua Spitfire Fly Reel 3 1/8" 4 Weight Rim tensioner works great and

Rim tensioner works great and the springs are still very strong

while the spare spools come in typical green cordura Charlton pouches

Pentagonal design

The wraps at the ferrules are oxblood with black tipping

Get one of these "Made in England" Hardy's for $625

Hardy Uniqua Spitfire Fly Reel 3 1/8" 4 Weight Rim tensioner works great andA nice Hardy Uniqua fly reel with the rare spitfire finish, 3 1 8" and set up for the usual RHW. The reel is stamped with Wilf Sinton's initials "WS" indicating a manufacture window of 1929 1939. Duplicated Mark II check. The reel is in very good overall condition with light cosmetic wear throughout but devoid of any major issues. Mechanically the reel is excellent and the spool is very tight (which can be rare with these models). Telephone style