Bogdan Model 400 Single Action Salmon Reel - RHW 8'6" An excellent pre-war Hardy Perfect

An excellent pre-war Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" trout reel in "rings up" configuration

The box (with label) is in very fine condition with a small hole in the top of the box

Both tips feature the rod's serial number

Joe Johnson's initials appear on the inside of the reel

Bogdan Model 400 Single Action Salmon Reel - RHW 8'6" An excellent pre-war Hardy PerfectA superb and exceedingly rare Bogdan Model 400 Salmon reel, in all black and done as a single action 1: 1 reel. RHW. 4" in diameter with a 1 5 8" spool width, the reel weighs approximately 12. 6 ounces and would work perfectly for holding longer spey lines. Excellent used condition with a few tiny spots of rim rash and one moderate scratch at the edge of the rim from a knock. The rest of the reel is very clean throughout, including the rest of the