Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 8' Almost all of the script

Almost all of the script on the rod has worn off with the exception of the serial number

Limited Edition #05 of #30

Clearly the writing on the rod is Maxwell's and it features the "Tails and Top Hat logo"

is in good shape with a very small chip at the winding check

The stripping guide is slightly bent as well

Orvis 1874 Fly Reel with Walnut Box 8' Almost all of the scriptFor sale here is a very rare C. F. Orvis 1874 Trout Reel with its original walnut box (with original parchment paper too!). This reel is considered to be the first ventilated fly reel. Riveted construction second model. 2 3 4" diameter, 3 8" spool width, removable handle, nickel plated brass. The reel can be fished right or left hand retrieve and the click still works really well. Nickel plated finish is in really nice condition. The reel foot has