An ultra rare wartime-era Hardy Perfect wide spool reel with the black paint finish. 3" diameter and designed for RHW. Stamped "Duplicated Mark II Check" though only a single is to be found inside. I've seen a small number of these wartime reels over the years and this one has about the best finish I've come across with very minimal loss of paint, a few specks and one small patch on the rim. Smooth brass foot, freely turning handle, and a well-functioning tension regulator. Nice and tight mechanically. Jimmy Smith's initials appear on the winding plate. A very nice example of an ultra-rare Hardy that belongs in someone's collection.