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There are still bargains to be had on a certain site ... and I had to grab this one !!!

Half an hour removing about 200yards of what looked like 8lb mono ... and enough of a wash to remove a few layers of 'vintage dirt,' but not enough to remove the 'patina' ... moving the line guide for left hand wind ... a light greasing of the ratchet mechanism, and a very light oiling of the spindle ... and I have a reel which spins perfectly with not a sign of a wobble.

The maker's initials on the back plate are 'J.R.J' ... making it the work of Jack Johnson, who worked for the company from 1938 to 1966.

I couldn't be happier.

That is a good buy. Nice reels, I'm sure you will enjoy it, I love mine

That's a bargain for a very nice reel.

Well done AC - a fine reel indeed - I am sure you will have a Hardy Perfection Roach Mk 2 rod to go with it.

A bargain ? you stole it

Well done Mal another fine acquisition for you up and coming Hardy museum..

Wal.

That is a nice early example Mal, it is unusual to find the makers initials stamped on a conquest!
It also has the Pat. No stamped on the backplate, which again is unusual.
Nice find at a nice price

That is a great bargain, well done!

Very nice indeed

Well found Mal a good example and a nice addition to the Hardy collection

I can't see the JRJ anywhere